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UTME / JAMB 1986
Algebra
Solution
At what points does the straight line y = 2x + 1 intersect the curve y = \(2x^2\) + 5x - 1?
A
(-2, -3) and(\(\frac{1}{2}\), 2)
B
(1, 0), (1, 3)
C
(4, 0) and (0,1)
D
2, 0) and (0,1)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
line = y = 2x + 1, curve = y = \(2x^2\) + 5x - 1
2x + 1 = \(2x^2\) + 5x - 1
\(2x^2\) + 3x - 2 = 0
factorizing
(2x - 1)( x + 2) = 0
x = 1/2 or -2
when x = 1/2
y = 2 * 1/2 + 1 = 2 ( using the equation of a straight line )
when x = -2, y = -3
therefore, the points are ( 1/2, 2) and ( -2, -3)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32156)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Algebra
Solution
Solve the following equation \(\frac{2}{2r - 1}\) - \(\frac{5}{3}\) = \(\frac{1}{r + 2}\)
A
(\(\frac{5}{2}\), 1)
B
(5, -4)
C
(2, 1)
D
(1, \(\frac{-5}{2}\))
E
(1,-2)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{2}{2r - 1}\) - \(\frac{5}{3}\) = \(\frac{1}{r + 2}\)
\(\frac{2}{2r - 1}\) - \(\frac{1}{r + 2}\) = \(\frac{5}{3}\)
\(\frac{2r + 4 - 2r + 1}{2r - 1 (r + 2)}\) = \(\frac{5}{3}\)
\(\frac{5}{(2r + 1)(r + 2)}\) = \(\frac{5}{3}\)
5(2r - 1)(r + 2) = 15
(10r - 5)(r + 2) = 15
\(10r^2\) + 20r - 5r - 10 = 15
\(10r^2\) + 15r = 25
\(10r^2\) + 15r - 25 = 0
\(2r^2\) + 3r - 5 = 0
(\(2r^2 + 5r)\)(2r + 5) = r(2r + 5) - 1(2r + 5)
(r - 1)(2r + 5) = 0
r = 1 or \(\frac{-5}{2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #32229)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Algebra
Solution
Solve the simultaneous equations 2x - 3y + 10, 10x - 6y = - 5
A
x = 2\(\frac{1}{2}\), y = 5
B
x = \(\frac{1}{2}\), y = \(\frac{3}{2}\)
C
x = 2\(\frac{1}{4}\), y = 3\(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
x = 2\(\frac{1}{3}\), y = 3\(\frac{1}{2}\)
E
x = 2\(\frac{1}{3}\), y = 2\(\frac{1}{2}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2x - 3y = - 10; 10x - 6y = -5
2x - 3y = -10 x 2
10x - 6y = -5
4x - 6y = -20 .......(i)
10x - 6y = -5.......(ii)
eqn(ii) - eqn(1)
6x = 15
x = \(\frac{15}{6}\)
= \(\frac{5}{2}\)
x = 2\(\frac{1}{2}\)
Sub. for x in equ.(ii) 10(\(\frac{5}{2}\)) - 6y = -5
6y = 25 + 5 → 30
y = \(\frac{30}{6}\)
y = 5
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #32230)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Algebra
Solution
List all integers satisfying the inequality -2 \(\leq\) 2 x -6 < 4
A
2, 3, 4, 5
B
2, 3, 4
C
2, 5
D
3, 4, 5
E
4, 5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
-2 \(\leq\) 2x - 6 < 4 = 2x - 6 < 4
= 2x < 10
= x < 5
2x \(\geq\) -2 + 6 \(\geq\)
= x \(\geq\) 2
∴ 2 \(\leq\) x < 5 [2, 3, 4]
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32203)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Algebra
Solution
Find the values of p for which the equation x\(^2\) - (p - 2)x + 2p + 1 = 0
A
(21, 0)
B
(0, 12)
C
(1, 2)
D
(3, 4)
E
(4, 5)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Equal roots implies b\(^2\) - 4ac = 0
a = 1, b = - (p - 2), c = 2p + 1
[-(p - 2)]\(^2\) - 4 x 1 x (2p + 1) = 0
p\(^2\) - 4p + 4 - 4(2p + 1) = 0
p\(^2\) - 4p = 4 - 8p - 4 = 0
p\(^2\) - 12p = 0
p(p - 12) = 0
p = 0 or 12
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32219)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Algebra
Solution
At what real value of x do the curves whose equations are y = x3 + x and y = x2 + 1 intersect?
A
-2
B
2
C
-1
D
9
E
1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = x3 + x and y = x2 + 1
\(\begin{array}{c|c} x & -2 & -1 & 0 & 1 & 2 \\ \hline Y = x^3 + x & -10 & -2 & 0 & 2 & 10 \\ \hline y = x^2 + 1 & 5 & 2 & 1 & 2 & 5\end{array}\)
The curves intersect at x = 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32226)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Algebra
Solution
If the quadratic function 3x2 - 7x + R is a perfect square, find R
A
\(\frac{49}{24}\)
B
\(\frac{49}{12}\)
C
\(\frac{49}{13}\)
D
\(\frac{49}{3}\)
E
\(\frac{49}{36}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3x2 - 7x + R. Computing the square, we have
x2 - \(\frac{7}{3}\) = -\(\frac{R}{3}\)
(\(\frac{x}{1} - \frac{7}{6}\))2 = -\(\frac{R}{3}\) + \(\frac{49}{36}\)
\(\frac{-R}{3}\) + \(\frac{49}{36}\) = 0
R = \(\frac{49}{36}\) x \(\frac{3}{1}\)
= \(\frac{49}{12}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32227)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1985
Algebra
Solution
Solve for (x, y) in the equation 2x + y = 4: x^2 + xy = -12
A
(6, -8): (-2, 8)
B
(3, -4): (-1, 4)
C
(8, -4): (-1, 4)
D
(-8, 6): (8, -2)
E
(-4, 3): (4, -1)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2x + y = 4......(i)
x^2 + xy = -12........(ii)
from eqn (i), y = 4 - 2x
= x2 + x(4 - 2x)
= -12
x2 + 4x - 2x2 = -12
4x - x2 = -12
x2 - 4x - 12 = 0
(x - 6)(x + 2) = 0
sub. for x = 6, in eqn (i) y = -8, 8
=(6,-8); (-2, 8)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32228)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Algebra
Solution
The quadratic equation whose roots are 1 - \(\sqrt{13}\) and 1 + \(\sqrt{13}\) is?
A
x2 + (1 - \(\sqrt{13}\)x + 1 + \(\sqrt{13}\) = 0
B
x2 - 2x - 12 = 0
C
x2 - 2x + 12 = 0
D
x2 + 12 + 2x2 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1 - \(\sqrt{13}\) and 1 + \(\sqrt{13}\)
sum of roots - \(1 + \sqrt{13} + 1 - \sqrt{13} = 2\)
Product of roots = (1 - \(\sqrt{13}\)) (1 + \(\sqrt{13}\)) = -12
x2 - (sum of roots) x + (product of roots) = 0
x2 - 2x - 12 = 0
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #32425)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Algebra
Solution
Bola choose at random a number between 1 and 300. What is the probability that the number is divisible by 4?
A
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B
\(\frac{4}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{6}{4}\)
D
\(\frac{7}{4}\)
E
\(\frac{37}{149}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Numbers divisible by 4 between 1 and 300 include 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 e.t.c.To get the number of figures divisible by 4, We solve by method of A.P
Let x represent numbers divisible by 4, nth term = a + (n - 1)d
a = 4, d = 4
Last term = 4 + (n - 1)4
296 = 4 + 4n - 4
= \(\frac{296}{4}\)
= 74
rn(Note: 296 is the last Number divisible by 4 between 1 and 300)
Prob. of x = \(\frac{74}{298}\)
= \(\frac{37}{149}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32340)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Algebra
Solution
In a racing competition, Musa covered a distance 5x km in the first hour and (x + 10)km in the next hour. He was second to Nzozi who covered a total distance of 118km in the two hours. Which of the following inequalities is correct?
A
-1 < x < x < 0
B
-3 < x < 3
C
0 \(\leq\) x < 18
D
15 < x < 18
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total distance covered by Musa in 2 hrs
= x + 10 + 5x
= 6x + 10
Ngozi = 118 km
If they are equal, 6x + 10 = 118
but 6x + 10 < 118
6x < 108
= x < 18
0 < x < 18 = 0 \(\leq\) x < 18
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32384)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Algebra
Solution
Tunde and Shola can do a piece of work in 18 days. Tunde can do it alone in x days, whilst Shola takes 15 days longer to do it alone. Which of the following equations is satisfied by x?
A
x2 - 5x - 10 = 0
B
x2 - 20x + 360 = 0
C
x2 - 21x - 270 = 0
D
3x2 - 65x + 362 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tunde and Shola can do the work in 18 days.
Both will do the work in \(\frac{1}{18}\) days.
But Tunde can do the whole work in x days; Hence he does \(\frac{1}{x}\) of the work in 1 day.
Shola does the work in (x + 15) days; hence, he does \(\frac{1}{x + 15}\) of the work in 1 day.
\(\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{x + 15} = \frac{1}{18}\)
\(\frac{2x + 15}{x^{2} + 15x} = \frac{1}{18}\)
\(x^{2} + 15x = 36x + 270\)
\(x^{2} + 15x - 36x - 270 = 0\)
\(x^{2} - 21x - 270 = 0\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32421)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Algebra
Solution
If (x - 2) and (x + 1) are factors of the expression x3 + px2 + qx + 1, what is the sum of p and q
A
9
B
-3
C
3
D
\(\frac{17}{3}\)
E
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x3 + px2 + qx + 1 = (x - 1) Q(x) + R
x - 2 = 0, x = 2, R = 0,
4p + 2p = -9........(i)
x3 + px2 + qx + 1 = (x - 1)Q(x) + R
-1 + p - q + 1 = 0
p - q = 0.......(ii)
Solve the equation simultaneously
p = \(\frac{-3}{2}\)
q = \(\frac{-3}{2}\)
p + q = \(\frac{3}{2}\) - \(\frac{3}{2}\)
= \(\frac{-6}{2}\)
= -3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32431)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Algebra
Solution
If pq + 1 = q2 and t = \(\frac{1}{p}\) - \(\frac{1}{pq}\) express t in terms of q
A
\(\frac{1}{p - q}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{q - 1}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{q + 1}\)
D
1 + 0
E
\(\frac{1}{1 - q}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Pq + 1 = q2......(i)
t = \(\frac{1}{p}\) - \(\frac{1}{pq}\).........(ii)
p = \(\frac{q^2 - 1}{q}\)
Sub for p in equation (ii)
t = \(\frac{1}{q^2 - \frac{1}{q}}\) - \(\frac{1}{\frac{q^2 - 1}{q} \times q}\)
t = \(\frac{q}{q^2 - 1}\) - \(\frac{1}{q^2 - 1}\)
t = \(\frac{q - 1}{q^2 - 1}\)
= \(\frac{q - 1}{(q + 1)(q - 1)}\)
= \(\frac{1}{q + 1}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32436)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1984
Algebra
Solution
The cumulative frequency function of the data below is given below by the equation y = cf(x). What is cf(5)?
\(\begin{array}{c|c} Score(n) & Frequency(f)\\\hline 3 & 30\\ 4 & 32\\ 5 & 30\\ 6 & 35\\8 & 20 \end{array}\)
A
30
B
32
C
55
D
62
E
92
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If y = cf(x)
cf(5) = 30 + 32 + 30
= 92
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32437)