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UTME / JAMB 1984
Algebra
Diagram
Solution
Find the x co-ordinates of the points of intersection of the two equations in the graph
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
1, 1
B
0, 4
C
0,0
D
4, 0
E
4, 9
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If y = 2x + 1 and y = x2 - 2x + 1
then x2 - 2x + 1 = 2x + 1
x2 - 4x = 0
x(x - 4) = 0
x = 0 or 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32782)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Algebra
Solution
Solve the following equations 4x - 3 = 3x + y = x - y = 3, 3x + y = 2y + 5x - 12
A
x = 5, y = 2
B
x = 2, y = 5
C
x = 5, y = -2
D
x = -2, y = -5
E
x = -5, y = -2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
4x - 3 = 3x + y = x - y = 3.......(i)
3x + y = 2y + 5x - 12.........(ii)
eqn(ii) + eqn(i) 3x = 15
x = 5
substitute for x in equation (i)
5 - y = 3
y = 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32448)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Algebra
Solution
Make T the subject of the equation \(\frac{av}{1 - v}\) = \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{2v + T}{a + 2T}}\)
A
T = \(\frac{3av}{1 - v}\)
B
T = \(\frac{1 + v}{2a^2v^3}\)
C
T = \(\frac{2v(1 - v)^3 - a^4v^3}{2a^3v^3 + (1 - v)^2}\)
D
\(\frac{2v(1 - v)^3 - a^4 v^3}{2a^3v^ 3 - (1 - v)^3}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{av}{1 - v}\) = \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{2v + T}{a + 2T}}\)
\(\frac{(av)^3}{(1 - v)^3}\) = \(\frac{2v + T}{a + 2T}\)
\(\frac{a^3v^3}{(1^3 - v)^3}\) = \(\frac{2v + T}{a + 2T}\)
= \(\frac{2v(1 - v)^3 - a^4 v^3}{2a^3v^ 3 - (1 - v)^3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32453)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Algebra
Solution
Solve the simultaneous equations for x in x2 + y - 8 = 0, y + 5x - 2 = 0
A
-28, 7
B
6, -28
C
6, -1
D
-1, 7
E
3, 2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x2 + y - 8 = 0, y + 5x - 2 = 0
Rearranging, x2 + y = 8.....(i)
5x + y = 2.......(ii)
Subtract eqn(ii) from eqn(i)
x2 - 5x - 6 = 0
(x - 6)(x + 1) = 0
x = 6, -1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32462)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Algebra
Solution
If \((\frac{2}{3})^{m} (\frac{3}{4})^{n} = \frac{256}{729}\), find the values of m and n.
A
m = 4, n = 2
B
m = -4, n = -2
C
m = -4, n =2
D
m = 4, n = -2
E
m = -2, n = 4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(\(\frac{2}{3}\))m (\(\frac{3}{4}\))n = \(\frac{256}{729}\)
\(\frac{2^m}{4^n}\) x \(\frac{3^n}{3^m}\) = \(\frac{2^{8}}{3^{6}}\)
\(2^{m} \div 2^{2n} = 2^{8}; 3^{n} \div 3^{m} = 3^{-6}\)
m - 2n = 8........(i)
-m + n = -6........(ii)
Solving the equations simultaneously
m = 4, n = -2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32469)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1983
Algebra
Diagram
Solution
Which of the following equations represents the graph?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
y = 1 + 2x + 3x2
B
y = 1 - 2x + 3x2
C
y = 1 + 2x - 3x2
D
y = 1 - 2x - 3x2
E
y = 3x2 + 2x - 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The roots of the function are -1 and \(\frac{1}{3}\)
sum of roots = -1 + \(\frac{1}{3}\) = -\(\frac{2}{3}\)
product of roots = -1 x \(\frac{1}{3}\) = -\(\frac{1}{3}\)
\(x^2\) - (sum of roots)x + (product of roots) = 0
\(x^2\) - (-\(\frac{2}{3}\))x + (-\(\frac{1}{3}\)) = 0
\(x^2\) + \(\frac{2x}{3}\) - \(\frac{1}{3}\) = 0
3\(x^2\) + 2x - 1 = 0( multiple through by -1 since the graph of the quadratic equation is maximum)
1 - 2x - 3\(x^2\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32767)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Algebra
Solution
Seven years ago, the age of a father was three times that of his son, but in six years time the age of the son will be half that of his father, representing the present ages of the father and son by x and y, respectively, the two equations relating x and y are
A
3y - x = 0; 2y - x = 0
B
3y - x = 14; x - 2y = 6
C
3y - x =7; x - 2y = 6
D
3y - x = 14; y - 2x = 6
E
x + 3y = 7; x = 2y = 12
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
7 years ago, Father(x - 7) years old, Son (y - 7) years
x - 7 = 3(y - 7)
x - 7 = 3y - 21
3y - x = -7 + 21 = 14
3y - x = 14 ... (1)
In six years time,
x + 6 = 2(y + 6)
x + 6 = 2y + 12
2y + 12 = x + 6
12 - 6 = x - 2y
6 = x - 2y ... (2)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32484)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Algebra
Solution
The solution of the quadratic equation bx\(^2\) + cx + a = 0 is given by
A
x = b \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}\)
B
x = c \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{b^2 - 4ab}}{2b}\)
C
x = -c \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{c^2 - 4ab}}{2b}\)
D
x = -b \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2b}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
bx\(^2\) + cx + a = 0
a = b; b = c; c = a
x = -b \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}\)
x = -c \(\pm\) \(\frac{\sqrt{c^2 - 4ab}}{2b}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32486)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Algebra
Solution
The graphical method of solving the equation x3 + 3x2 + 4x - 28 = 0 is by drawing the graphs of the curves
A
y = x3 and y = 3x2 + x - 28
B
y = x3 + 3x2 + 4x + 4 and the line y = \(\frac{28}{x}\)
C
y = x3 + 3x2 + 4x and y
D
y = x2 + 3x + 4 and y = \(\frac{28}{x}\)
E
y = x2 + 3x + 4 and line y = 28x
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The graphical method of solving the equation x3 + 3x2 + 4x - 28 = 0 is by drawing the graphs of the curves
y = x2 + 3x + 4 and y = \(\frac{28}{x}\)`.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32487)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Algebra
Solution
Which of the following lines is not parallel to the line 3y + 2x + 7 = 0?
A
3y + 2x - 7 = 0
B
9y + 6x + 17 = 0
C
24y + 16x + 19 = 0
D
3y - 2x + 7 = 0
E
15y + 10x - 13 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Two lines are said to be parallel if the slope of the two lines are equal.
The equation : \(3y + 2x + 7 = 0\)
\(3y = -2x - 7\)
\(y = \frac{-2}{3} x - \frac{7}{3}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x} = - \frac{2}{3}\)
All the options have the same slope except 15y + 10x - 13 = 0.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32490)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Algebra
Solution
The solution to the quadratic equation 5 + 3x - 2x2 = 0 is
A
(\(\frac{5}{2}\), 1)
B
(5, 3)
C
-(\(\frac{5}{2}\), -1)
D
(\(\frac{5}{2}\), -1)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
5 + 3x - 2x2 = 0, (x + 1)(5 - 2x) (expand to check)
(x + 1)(5 - 2x) = 0
when x = 1 = 0, x = -1
when 5 - 2x = 0, x = \(\frac{5}{2}\) - 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32534)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Algebra
Solution
The solution to the simultaneous equations 3x + 5y = 4, 4x + 3y = 5 is
A
(\(\frac{-13}{11}, \frac{1}{11}\))
B
(\(\frac{13}{11}, \frac{1}{11}\))
C
(\(\frac{13}{11}, \frac{-1}{11}\))
D
(\(\frac{11}{13}, \frac{1}{11}\))
E
(13, 11)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3x + 5y = 4, 4x + 3y = 5
3x + 5y = 4 x 4
4x + 3y = 5 x 3
12x + 20y = 16.....(i)
12x + 9y = 15.......(ii)
subtract eqn.(ii) from eqn.(i)
11y = 1
y = \(\frac{1}{11}\)
12x + 20 x \(\frac{1}{11}\) = 16
12x = \(\frac{156}{11}\)
x = \(\frac{13}{11}\)
= \(\frac{13}{11}, \frac{1}{11}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32536)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1982
Algebra
Diagram
Solution
If K is a constant, which of the following equations best describes the parabola?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
y = kx2
B
x = y2 - k
C
y = k - x2
D
x2 = y2 - k
E
y = (k - x)2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The parabola is best described by the equation x = y2 - k because all other equations do not give the equation of the parabola in this position. C for example is the equation of a hyperbola facing downwards. D is the equation of a hyperbola A and E are equations of parabola facing upwards
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32761)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1981
Algebra
Solution
The positive root of t in the following equation, 4t2 + 7t - 1 = 0, correct to 4 places of decimal, is
A
1.0622
B
10.6225
C
0.1328
D
0.3218
E
2.0132
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(4t^{2} + 7t - 1 = 0\)
Using a = 4, b = 7, c = -1.
\(x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^{2} - 4ac}}{2a}\)
= \(\frac{-7 \pm \sqrt{7^{2} - 4(4)(-1)}}{2(4)}\)
= \(\frac{-7 \pm \sqrt{49 + 16}}{8}\)
= \(\frac{-7 \pm \sqrt{65}}{8}\)
= \(\frac{-7 \pm 8.0623}{8}\)
The positive answer = \(\frac{-7 + 8.0623}{8} = \frac{1.0623}{8}\)
\(\approxeq 0.1328\) (4 decimal place)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32591)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 1981
Algebra
Solution
The first term of an Arithmetic progression is 3 and the fifth term is 9. Find the number of terms in the progression if the sum is 81
A
12
B
27
C
9
D
4
E
36
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1st term a = 3, 5th term = 9, sum of n = 81
nth term = a + (n - 1)d, 5th term a + (5 - 1)d = 9
3 + 4d = 9
4d = 9 - 3
d = \(\frac{6}{4}\)
= \(\frac{3}{2}\)
= 6
Sn = \(\frac{n}{2}\)(6 + \(\frac{3}{4}\)n - \(\frac{3}{2}\))
81 = \(\frac{12n + 3n^2}{4}\) - 3n
= \(\frac{3n^2 + 9n}{4}\)
3n2 + 9n = 324
3n2 + 9n - 324 = 0
By almighty formula positive no. n = 9
= 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32595)