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UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebra
Solution
Calculate the value of x and y if (27x ÷ 81x+2y = 9 ,x + 4y = 0
A
x = 1, y = 1/2
B
x = 2, y = – 1/2
C
x − 0, y = 1
D
x = 2, y = –1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(27^x ÷ 81^{(x + 2y)} = 9 \\
(27)x = 9 × 81^{(x+2y)} \\
(3^3 )^x =32 \times 3^{4(x + 2y)} \\
=3^{(2 + 4x + 8y)}\\
3^{3x} = 3^{ (2 + 4x + 8y)}\\
3x = 2 + 4x + 8y\\
3x − 4x − 8y = 2 … … … (1)\\
x + 4y = 0 … … … (2)\\
− 4y = 2\\
y = (− 2) ÷ 4 = − ½\\
y = − ½\\ \)
Substitute the value of y into equation (2)
i.e x + 4y = 0
x + 4( − 1/2) = 0
x − 2 = 0
x = 2
∴ x = 2,y = − ½)
Method II
\( 27^x ÷ 31^{(x + 2y) }= 9\\
3^{3x} × 3^{( − 4x − 8y)} = 32\\
3^{(3x − 8y)} = 32\\
− x − 8y=2 ……… (1)\\
x + 4y = 0 ……… (2)\\
− 4 = 2\\
y= 2/4 = ½\\
y = ½ \)
Substitute the value of y into equation 2
x + 4y=0
x + 4 (− 1) ÷ 2) = 0
x − 2 = 0
x = 2
x = 2, y = ½
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41290)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebra
Solution
Solve the equation
\( 5^{(x − 2)} = (1 ÷ 125)^{(x +3)}\)
A
3/2
B
− 7/4
C
4/7
D
7/4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\( 5^{(x − 2)} = (125^{−1} )^{(x + 3)}\\
5^{(x − 2)} = (5− 3)^{x + 3}\\
5^{(x − 2)} = 5^{− 3x − 9}\\
x + 3x = − 9 + 2\\
4x = − 7\\
x = \frac{−7}{4} \)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41294)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Algebra
Solution
Find the 7th term of the sequence: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26,...
A
37
B
48
C
50
D
63
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
GIVEN: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26,.
The numbers are increasing by odd value.
1st term = 2
2nd term = 5
3rd term = 10
4th term = 17
5th term = 26
6th term = 37
7th term = 50
Always add 2 to the difference between the two preceding numbers and add this to the later number to get the next term.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45699)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Algebra
Solution
Find the equation whose roots are \(\frac{3}{4}\) and -4
A
4x2 - 13x + 12 = 0
B
4x2 - 13x - 12 = 0
C
4x2 + 13x - 12 = 0
D
4x2 + 13x + 12 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x = \(\frac{3}{4}\) or x = -4
i.e. 4x = 3 or x = -4
(4x - 3)(x + 4) = 0
therefore, 4x2 + 13x - 12 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45707)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Algebra
Solution
Ada draws the graph of y = x2 - x - 2 and y = 2x - 1 on the same axes. Which of these equations is she solving?
A
x2 - x - 3 = 0
B
x2 - 3x - 1 = 0
C
x2 - 3x - 3 = 0
D
x2 + 3x - 1 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given; y = x2 - x - 2, y = 2x - 1
Using y = y, gives
x2 - x - 2 = 2x - 1
x2 - 3x - 2 + 1 = 0
therefore, x2 - 3x - 1 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45712)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Algebra
Solution
The rate of consumption of petrol by a vehicle varies directly as the square of the distance covered. If 4 litres of petrol is consumed on a distance of 15km. how far would the vehicle go on 9 litres of petrol?
A
22\(\frac{1}{2}\)km
B
30km
C
33\(\frac{1}{2}\)km
D
45km
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
R \(\alpha\) D2
R = D2K
R = 4 Litres when D = 15cm
thus; 4 = 152k
4 = 225k
k = \(\frac{4}{225}\)
This gives R = \(\frac{4D^2}{225}\)
Where R = 9litres
equation gives
9 = \(\frac{4D^2}{225}\)
9 x 225 = 4d2
D2 = \(\frac{9 \times 225}{4}\)
D = \(\sqrt{9 \times 225}{4}\)
= \(\frac{3 \times 15}{2}\)
= 22\(\frac{1}{2}\)km
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45934)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Algebra
Solution
(a) By how much is the sum of \(3\frac{2}{3}\) and \(2\frac{1}{5}\) less than 7?
(b) The height, h m, of a dock above sea level is given by \(h = 6 + 4\cos (15p)^\circ, 0 < p < 6\). Find :
(i) the value of h when p = 4 ; (ii) correct to two significant figures, the value of p when h = 9 m.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) Let the sum of \(3\frac{2}{3}\) and \(2\frac{1}{5}\) be less than 7 by z.
Then z = \(7 - (3\frac{2}{3} + 2\frac{1}{5})\)
= \(7 - (\frac{11}{3} + \frac{11}{5})\)
= \(7 - \frac{88}{15}\)
= \(\frac{17}{15} = 1\frac{2}{15}\)
Hence, the sum of \(3\frac{2}{3}\) and \(2\frac{1}{5}\) is less than 7 by \(1\frac{2}{15}\).
(b) \(h = 6 + 4\cos (15p)^\circ\) (Given)
(i) When p = 4,
\(h = 6 + 4\cos (15 \times 4)^\circ\)
\(h = 6 + 4 \cos 60^\circ\)
= \(6 + 4 \times 0.5\)
= \(6 + 2 = 8 m\)
(ii) When h = 9 m, the given equation becomes
\(9 = 6 + 4\cos (15p)^\circ\)
\(9 - 6 = 4 \cos (15p)^\circ\)
\(\cos (15p)^\circ = \frac{3}{4}\)
\((15p)^\circ = \cos^{-1} (0.75)\)
\((15p)^\circ = 41.4^\circ\)
\(p^\circ = \frac{41.4}{15}\)
\(p^\circ = 2.76^\circ\)
\(p \approxeq 2.8^\circ\) (2 significant figures).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52555)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Algebra
Solution
The table is for the relation \(y = px^{2} - 5x + q\).
x
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
y
21
6
-12
0
13
(a)(i) Use the table to find the values of p and q.
(ii) Copy and complete the table.
(b) Using scales of 2cm to 1 unit on the x- axis and 2 cm to 5 units on the y- axis, draw the graph of the relation for \(-3 \leq x \leq 5\).
(c) Use the graph to find :
(i) y when x = 1.8 ; (ii) x when y = -8.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) (i) \(y = px^{2} - 5x + q\)
x
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
y
21
6
-12
0
13
From the table,
y = -12 when x = 0, i.e. \(-12 = p(0^{2}) - 5(0) + q\)
\(q = -12\).
y = 0 when x = 4, i.e. \(0 = p(4^{2}) - 5(4) + q\)
\(0 = 16p - 20 + q \implies 20 = 16p + q .... (1) \)
Substitute q = -12 in (1),
\(20 = 16p - 12\)
\(20 + 12 = 16p \implies p = \frac{32}{16} = 2\)
Equation : \(y = 2x^{2} - 5x - 12 \).
(ii) Given the equation \(y = 2x^{2} - 5x - 12\). The table becomes
x
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
y
21
6
-5
-12
-15
-14
-9
0
13
(b)
(c) From the graph,
(i) When x = 1.8, y = -14.5 ; (ii) When y = -8, x = -0.65 or 3.15 or 3.2.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52564)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Algebra
Solution
Find the value of 1101112 + 101002
A
11010112
B
10010012
C
10010112
D
10011112
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
To find \( 110111_2 + 10100_2 \):
Convert to decimal: \(110111_2 = 55_{10}, \quad 10100_2 = 20_{10}\)
Add: \(55 + 20 = 75\)
Convert back to binary: \(75_{10} = 1001011_2\)
Final result: \(110111_2 + 10100_2 = 1001011_2\)
OR
\(\begin{array}{r}
110111_2 \\
+ 010100_2 \\
\hline
1001011_2
\end{array}\)
\(\therefore \; 110111_2 + 10100_2 = 1001011_2\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26996)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Algebra
Solution
P varies directly as Q and inversely as R. When Q = 36 and R = 16, P = 27. Find the relation between P, Q and R.
A
\(P = \frac{Q}{12R}\)
B
\(P = \frac{12Q}{R}\)
C
\(P = 12QR\)
D
\(P = \frac{12}{QR}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(P \propto \frac{Q}{R}\)
\(P = K \frac{Q}{R}\)
When Q = 36, R = 16, P = 27
Then substitute into the equation
\(27 = K \frac{36}{16}\)
\(K = \frac{27 \times 16}{36}\)
\(K = 12\)
So the equation connecting P, Q and R is
\(P = \frac{12Q}{R}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27009)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Algebra
Solution
Evaluate the inequality \(\frac{x}{2} + \frac{3}{4} \leq \frac{5x}{6} - \frac{7}{12}\)
A
\(x \geq 4\)
B
\(x \leq 3\)
C
\(x \geq -3\)
D
\(x \leq -4\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{x}{2} + \frac{3}{4} \leq \frac{5x}{6} - \frac{7}{12}\)
\(12\frac{x}{2} + 12\frac{3}{4} \leq 12\frac{5x}{6} - 12\frac{7}{12}\)
6x + 9 \(\leq\) 10x - 7
6x - 10x \(\leq\) - 7 - 9
-4x \(\leq\) -16
-4x/-4 \(\geq\) -16/-4
x \(\geq\) 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27011)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Algebra
Solution
The 4th term of an A.P. is 13 while the 10th term is 31. Find the 24th term.
A
89
B
75
C
73
D
69
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a + 3d = 13 .......... (1)
a + 9d = 31 .......... (2)
(2) - (1): 6d = 18
d = 18/6 = 3
From (1), a + 3(3) = 13
a + 9 = 13
a = 13 - 9 = 4
Hence,
T24 = a + 23d
T24 = 4 + 23(3)
T24 = 4 + 69
T24 = 73
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27012)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Algebra
Solution
Find y, if \(\begin{pmatrix}5 & -6 \\2 & -7\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}x \\ y \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}7 \\-11\end{pmatrix}\)
A
8
B
5
C
3
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{pmatrix}5 & -6 \\2 & -7\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix} x \\ y \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}7 \\-11\end{pmatrix}\)
By matrices multiplication;
5x - 6y = 7 ........(1)
2x - 7y = -11 ......(2)
2 x (1): 10x - 12y = 14 .......(3)
5 x (2): 10x - 35y = -55 ......(4)
(3) - (4): 23y = 69
y = 69/23 = 3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27015)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Algebra
Solution
If \(\begin{vmatrix}-x & 12 \\-1 & 4 \end{vmatrix} = - 12\), find x.
A
-6
B
-2
C
3
D
6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{vmatrix}-x & 12 \\-1 & 4\end{vmatrix} = - 12\)
-4x - (-1)12 = -12
-4x + 12 = -12
-4x = -12 - 12
-4x = - 24
x = 6
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27016)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Algebra
Solution
Find the value of \(\begin{vmatrix}0 & 3 & 2 \\1 & 7 & 8 \\0 & 5 & 4\end{vmatrix}\).
A
12
B
10
C
-1
D
-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(0 \begin{vmatrix}7 & 8 \\5 & 4\end{vmatrix} -3 \begin{vmatrix}1 & 8 \\0 & 4\end{vmatrix} +2 \begin{vmatrix}1 & 7 \\0 & 5\end{vmatrix}\)
= 0(28 - 40) - 3(4 - 0) + 2(5 - 0)
= 0(-12) - 3(4) + 2(5)
= 0 - 12 + 10
= -2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27017)