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UTME / JAMB 2008
Algebra
Solution
Calculate the distance between points L(-1, -6) and M(-3, -5)
A
√5
B
2√3
C
√20
D
√50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
L\(\begin{pmatrix} x_1 & y_1 \\ -1 & -6 \end{pmatrix}\) m L\(\begin{pmatrix} x_2 & y_2 \\ -3 & -5 \end{pmatrix}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(-3 - (-1)^2 + (-5 -(-6)^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(-3 + 1)^2 + (-5 + 6)^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{(-2)^2 + 1^2}\)
D = \(\sqrt{4 + 1}\)
D = \(\sqrt{5}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #29962)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Algebra
Solution
Find the quadratic equation whose roots are c and -c
A
x2 - c2 = 0
B
x2 + 2cx = 0
C
x2 + 2cx + c2 = 0
D
x2 - 2cx + c2 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Roots; x and -c
sum of roots = c + (-c) = 0
product of roots = c x -c = -c2
Equation; x2 - (sum of roots) x = product of roots = 0
x2 - (0)x + (-c2) = 0
x2 - c2 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36393)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Algebra
Solution
Solve the inequality 1 - 2x < - \(\frac{1}{3}\)
A
x < \(\frac{2}{3}\)
B
x < -\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C
x > \(\frac{2}{3}\)
D
x > -\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1 - 2x -\(\frac{4}{-6}\) = x > \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36394)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Algebra
Solution
If the 3rd and the 5th terms of an A.P are 6 and 10 respectively, find the 1st term and the common difference respectively.
A
1, 2
B
2, 2
C
2, 3
D
3, 2
E
3,3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given the 3rd and 5th terms of an A.P. are 6 and 10 respectively, we have:
The formula for the \( n \)-th term of an A.P. is given by:
\(T_n = a + (n-1)d\)
where \( a \) is the first term and \( d \) is the common difference.
For the 3rd term:
\(T_3 = a + 2d = 6 \quad \text{(Equation 1)}\)
For the 5th term:
\(T_5 = a + 4d = 10 \quad \text{(Equation 2)}\)
From these equations, we have:
\(a + 2d = 6 \tag{1}\)
\(a + 4d = 10 \tag{2}\)
Subtract Equation 1 from Equation 2:
\((a + 4d) - (a + 2d) = 10 - 6\)
This simplifies to:
\(2d = 4\)
Thus,
\(d = 2\)
Substituting \( d = 2 \) into Equation 1:
\(a + 2(2) = 6\)
This simplifies to:
\(a + 4 = 6\)
Thus,
\(a = 2\)
The first term \( a \) is \( 2 \) and the common difference \( d \) is \( 2 \).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42580)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Algebra
Which of the following angular inequalities defines an obtuse angle?
A
0° < x < 90°
B
0° ≤ x > 180°
C
90° < x < 180°
D
90° ≤ x < 180°
E
90° > x < 180°
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42594)
Mathematics
NECO SSCE 2008
Algebra
Construct a quadratic equation whose roots are -\(\frac{3}{2}\) and 7
A
3x2 + 11x + 21 = 0
B
2x2 + 11x + 21 = 0
C
2x2 - 11x – 21 = 0
D
3x2 - 11x - 21 = 0
E
x2 - 11x – 21 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42634)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Algebra
Solution
(a) Solve the inequality : \(\frac{2}{5}(x - 2) - \frac{1}{6}(x + 5) \leq 0\).
(b) Given that P = \(\frac{x^{2} - y^{2}}{x^{2} + xy}\),
(i) express P in its simplest form ; (ii) find the value of P if x = -4 and y = -6.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(\frac{2}{5}(x - 2) - \frac{1}{6}(x + 5) \leq 0\)
Multiplying through by the LCM of 5 and 6 (i.e 30)
\(12(x - 2) - 5(x + 5) \leq 0\)
\(12x - 24 - 5x - 25 \leq 0\)
\(7x - 49 \leq 0 \implies 7x \leq 49\)
\(x \leq 7\).
(b) (i) \(\frac{x^{2} - y^{2}}{x^{2} + xy}\)
P = \(\frac{(x - y)(x + y)}{x (x + y)}\)
P = \(\frac{x - y}{x}\)
(ii) When x = -4, y = -6
\(P = \frac{-4 - (-6)}{-4}\)
\(P = \frac{2}{-4}\)
\(P = - \frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52936)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Algebra
Solution
(a) Solve, correct to two decimal places, the equation \(4x^{2} = 11x + 21\).
(b) A man invests £1500 for two years at compound interest. After one year, his money amounts to £1560. Find the :
(i) rate of interest ; (ii) interest for the second year.
(c) A car costs N300,000.00. It depreciates by 25% in the first year and 20% in the second year. Find its value after 2 years.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(4x^{2} = 11x + 21 \implies 4x^{2} - 11x - 21 = 0\)
\(a = 4, b = - 11 , c = -21\)
\(x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^{2} - 4ac}}{2a}\)
\(x = \frac{-(-11) \pm \sqrt{(-11)^{2} - 4(4)(-21)}}{2(4)}\)
\(x = \frac{11 \pm \sqrt{121 + 336}}{8}\)
\(x = \frac{11 \pm \sqrt{457}}{8}\)
\(x = \frac{11 \pm 21.378}{8}\)
\(x = \frac{11 + 21.378}{8}\) or \(x = \frac{11 - 21.378}{8}\)
\(x = \frac{32.378}{8}\) or \(x = \frac{-10.378}{8}\)\
\(x = \text{4.047 or -1.297}\)
\(x \approxeq \text{4.05 or -1.30}\).(2 decimal place).
(b) (i) \(I = \frac{PRT}{100}\)
\(I = £(1560 - 1500) = £60\)
\(60 = \frac{1500 \times R \times 1}{100}\)
\(60 = 15R \implies R = 4%\)
(ii) Interest for the second year
= \(\frac{1560 \times 4 \times 1}{100}\)
= \(£62.40\)
(c)
Initial price of the car
\(N300,000.00\)
Depreciation after first year (25%)
\(\frac{25}{100} \times 300,000 = N75,000\)
Value after 1st year
N225,000.00
Depreciation after 2nd year(20%)
\(\frac{20}{100} \times 225,000 = N45,000\)
Value after 2nd year
N180,000.00
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52957)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Algebra
Solution
(a) Copy and complete the table of values for \(y = 3\sin x + 2\cos x\) for \(0^\circ \leq x \leq 360^\circ\).
x
0^\circ
60^\circ
120^\circ
180^\circ
240^\circ
300^\circ
360^\circ
y
2.00
2.00
(b) Using a scale of 2 cm to 60^\circ on x- axis and 2 cm to 1 unit on the y- axis, draw the graph of \(y = 3 \sin x + 2 \cos x\) for \(0^\circ \leq x \leq 360^\circ\).
(c) Use your graph to solve the equation : \(3 \sin x + 2 \cos x = 1.5\).
(d) Find the range of values of x for which \(3\sin x + 2\cos x < -1\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
x
0^\circ
60^\circ
120^\circ
180^\circ
240^\circ
300^\circ
360^\circ
\(\sin x\)
0
0.8660
0.8660
0
-0.8660
-0.8660
0
\(\cos x\)
1
0.5
-0.5
-1
-0.5
-0.5
1
\(3\sin x\)
0
2.598
2.598
0
-2.598
-2.598
0
\(2\cos x\)
2
1
-1
-2
-1
-1
2
y
2
3.598
1.598
-2
-3.598
-3.598
2
y
2.00
3.60
1.60
-2.00
-3.60
-3.60
2.00
(b)
(c) From graph, \(x_{1} = 120 + \frac{1}{5} \times 15 = 120 + 3 = 123^\circ\)
\(x_{2} = 360^\circ - \frac{2}{3} \times 15 = 360 - 10 = 350^\circ\)
(d) From graph, \(180^\circ - 15 < x < 300 + \frac{3}{5} \times 15\)
\(165^\circ < x < 300 + 9 = 165^\circ < x < 309^\circ\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52964)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Algebra
Solution
Make L the subjects of the formula if d = \(\sqrt{\frac{42w}{5l}}\)
A
\(\sqrt{\frac{42w}{5d}}\)
B
\(\frac{42W}{5d^2}\)
C
\(\frac{42}{5dW}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{d}\sqrt{\frac{42w}{5}}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
d = \(\sqrt{\frac{42w}{5l}}\)
square both side of the equation
\(d^2 = \left(\sqrt{\frac{42W}{5l}}\right)^2\\
d^2 = \frac{42W}{5l}\\
5ld^2=42W\\
l = \frac{42W}{5d^2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9227)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Algebra
Solution
The solution of the quadratic inequality (x\(^2\) + x - 12) \ge 0 is
A
x ≥ -3 or x ≤ 4
B
x ≥ 3 or x ≥ -4
C
x ≤ 3 or x \(\leq\) -4
D
x ≥ 3 or x ≤ -4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(x\(^2\) + x - 12) \ge 0
(x + 4)(x - 3) \ge 0
Either x + 4 \ge 0 implies x \ge - 4
Or x - 3 \ge 0 implies x \ge 3
∴ x \ge 3 or x \(\leq\) -4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9228)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Algebra
Solution
Solve the inequalities -3(x - 2) < -2(x + 3)
A
x > 12
B
x < 12
C
x > -12
D
x < - 12
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
-3(x-3) -12/-1
x > 12
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9230)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Algebra
Solution
The nth term of the sequence \(\frac{3}{2}\), 3, 7, 16, 35, 74 ..... is
A
5 . 2n-2 - n
B
5 . 2n-2 - \(\frac{(n+1)}{2}\)
C
3 . 2n-2
D
\(\frac{3n}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3/2, 3, 7, 16, 35, 74, ....
Using the method of substitution
When n = 1, 5 . 2n-2 - 1 = 5 . 21-2 - 1
= 5 x 2-1 - 1
= 5 x 1/2 - 1
= 5/2 - 1 = 3/2
When n = 1, 5 . 2n-2 - n
= 5 . 22-2 - 2
= 5 x 20 - 2
= 5 x 1 – 2 = 3
When n = 3, 5 . 2n-2 - n
= 5 . 23-2 - 3
= 5 x 21 - 3
= 5 x 2 – 3
= 10 -3 = 7
When n = 4, 5 . 2n-2 - n
= 5 . 24-2 - 4
= 5 x 22 - 4
= 5 x 4 – 4
= 20 – 4 = 16
When n = 5, 5 . 2n-2 - n
= 5 . 25-2 - 5
= 5 x 23 - 5
= 5 x 8 – 5
= 40 – 5
= 35
When n = 6, 5 . 2n-2 - n
= 5 . 26-2 - 6
= 5 x 24 - 6
= 5 x 16 – 6
= 80 – 6 = 74
∴ 5 . 2n-2 - 1 = 3/2, 3, 7, 16, 35, 74
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9233)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Algebra
Solution
Find the sum to infinity of the series \(2+\frac{3}{2}+\frac{9}{8}+\frac{27}{32}+......\)
A
1
B
2
C
8
D
4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a = 2
r = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
S = \(\frac{a}{1-r}\)
S = \(\frac{2}{1-\frac{3}{4}}\)
= \(\frac{2}{\frac{1}{4}}\)
S = \(\frac{2}{1}\times \frac{4}{1}\)
= 8.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9234)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2007
Algebra
Solution
If the lines 2y - kx + 2 = 0 and y + x - k/2 = 0 Intersect at (1, -2), find the value of k
A
-4
B
-3
C
-2
D
-1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If the point of intersection is (1, -2), it implies that x = 1 and y = -2 when the two equation are solved simultaneously.
∴ substitute x = 1 and y = -2 in any of the equations
2y - k x + 2 = 0
2(-2) - k(1) + 2 = 0
-4 - k + 2 = 0
-4 + 2 = k
-2 = k
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #9250)