Question: Create a 35–40 second vertical 9:16 TikTok mathematics challenge video for my page “Math With Olamide.”
TITLE: Wednesday Morning — JAMB/WAEC Challenge
Start with a strong hook:
“Can you solve this JAMB-style question before the timer runs out? 👀”
Display clearly:
If x + 1/x = 5, find x² + 1/x².
A. 21
B. 23
C. 25
D. 27
Give viewers about 8 seconds to think, with a visible countdown timer.
Then reveal:
“Answer: B — 23”
Explain step-by-step:
(x + 1/x)² = 5²
x² + 2 + 1/x² = 25
Therefore:
x² + 1/x² = 23
Use animated mathematical writing, smooth transitions, clean professional educational visuals, natural English AI voice, synchronized captions and subtle energetic background music.
Do NOT use a human presenter or talking character.
At the end display:
“Did you get 23? 👀
Comment your answer before checking the solution!
Follow Math With Olamide for more Maths challenges 🧠🔥”
Double-check every mathematical expression and ensure the correct answer is 23.
1. **Problem statement**
Create a $35$–$40$ second vertical $9:16$ TikTok mathematics challenge video for **Math With Olamide**.
The question is:
$$x + \frac{1}{x} = 5$$
Find:
$$x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2}$$
Choices:
- $A.$ $21$
- $B.$ $23$
- $C.$ $25$
- $D.$ $27$
2. **What the video should do**
Start with the hook:
“Can you solve this JAMB-style question before the timer runs out? 👀”
Then show a visible countdown timer and give viewers about $8$ seconds to think.
3. **Formula and key rule**
Use the identity:
$$(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2$$
Here, let:
$$a=x \quad \text{and} \quad b=\frac{1}{x}$$
Important rule:
Since
$$x\cdot\frac{1}{x}=1$$
we get the middle term as $2$.
4. **Step-by-step solution**
Square both sides of the given equation:
$$(x+\frac{1}{x})^2=5^2$$
Expand the left side:
$$x^2+2\left(x\cdot\frac{1}{x}\right)+\frac{1}{x^2}=25$$
Simplify the product:
$$x\cdot\frac{1}{x}=1$$
So:
$$x^2+2+\frac{1}{x^2}=25$$
Subtract $2$ from both sides:
$$x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=23$$
5. **Final answer**
The correct choice is **$B$ — $23$**.
6. **Ending caption**
Show this at the end:
“Did you get $23$? 👀
Comment your answer before checking the solution!
Follow Math With Olamide for more Maths challenges 🧠🔥”