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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)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
How many sides has a regular polygon whose interior angle is 135^\circ?
A
12
B
10
C
9
D
8
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If each interior angle of the polygon is 135^\circ, then each exterior angle is 180^\circ - 135^\circ = 45^\circ.
Hence, number of sides =
\(\frac{360^\circ}{\text{one exterior angle}}\)
\(\frac{360^\circ}{45^\circ}\)
= 8
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27018)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
A cylindrical tank has a capacity of 6160m3. What is the depth of the tank if the radius of its base is 28cm?
A
8.0m
B
7.5m
C
5.0m
D
2.5m
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using \(V = \pi r^2 h\)
6160 = 22/7 x 28 x 28 x h
\(h = \frac{6160}{22 \times 4 \times 28} \)
\(h = 2.5m \)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27019)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
Find the mid point of S(-5, 4) and T(-3, -2)
A
-4, 2
B
4, -2
C
-4, 1
D
4, -1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mid point of S(-5, 4) and T(-3, -2) is
\([\frac{1}{2}(-5 + -3), \frac{1}{2}(4 + (-2))]\)
\([\frac{1}{2}(x_1 + x_2), \frac{1}{2}(y_1 + y_2)]\)
\([\frac{1}{2}(-8), \frac{1}{2}(2)]\)
\([-4, 1]\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27021)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
The gradient of a line joining (x,4) and (1,2) is \(\frac{1}{2}\). Find the value of x
A
5
B
3
C
-3
D
-5
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\text{Gradient m} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)
\(\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2 - 4}{1 - x}\)
1 - x = 2(2 - 4)
1 - x = 4 - 8
1 - x = -4
-x = -4 - 1
x = 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27022)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
Calculate the mid point of the line segment y - 4x + 3 = 0, which lies between the x-axis and y-axis.
A
\(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & -3 \\ 8 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
B
\(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & 3 \\ 8 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
C
\(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 2 \\ 2 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
D
\(\begin{pmatrix} -2 & 3 \\ 3 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y - 4x + 3 = 0
When y = 0, 0 - 4x + 3 = 0
Then -4x = -3
x = 3/4
So the line cuts the x-axis at point (3/4, 0).
When x = 0, y - 4(0) + 3 = 0
Then y + 3 = 0
y = -3
So the line cuts the y-axis at the point (0, -3)
Hence the midpoint of the line y - 4x + 3 = 0, which lies between the x-axis and the y-axis is;
\([\frac{1}{2}(x_1 + x_2), \frac{1}{2}(y_1 + y_2)]\)
\([\frac{1}{2}(\frac{3}{4} + 0), \frac{1}{2}(0 + -3)]\)
\([\frac{1}{2}(\frac{3}{4}), \frac{1}{2}(-3)]\)
\([\frac{3}{8}, \frac{-3}{2}]\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27023)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Geometry and Trigonometry
If \(\sin\theta = \frac{12}{13}\), find the value of \(1 + \cos\theta\)
A
\(\frac{25}{13}\)
B
\(\frac{18}{13}\)
C
\(\frac{8}{13}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{13}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27025)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
If y = 4x3 - 2x2 + x, find \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\)
A
8x2 - 2x + 1
B
8x2 - 4x + 1
C
12x2 - 2x + 1
D
12x2 - 4x + 1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If y = 4x3 - 2x2 + x, then;
\(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\) = 3(4x2) - 2(2x) + 1
= 12x2 - 4x + 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27026)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If y = cos 3x, find \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\)
A
\(\frac{1}{3} \sin 3x\)
B
\(-\frac{1}{3} \sin 3x\)
C
3 sin 3x
D
-3 sin 3x
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = cos 3x
Let u = 3x so that y = cos u
Now, \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x} = 3\),
\(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x} = -sin u\)
By the chain rule,
\(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x} = \frac{\delta y}{\delta u} \times \frac{\delta u}{\delta x}\)
\(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x} = (-\sin u) (3)\)
\(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x} = -3 \sin u\)
\(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x} = -3 \sin 3x\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27027)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Statistics and Probability
Solution
Find the minimum value of y = x2 - 2x - 3
A
4
B
1
C
-1
D
-4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = x2 - 2x - 3,
Then \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x} = 2x - 2\)
But at minimum point,\(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x} = 0\),
Which means 2x - 2 = 0
2x = 2
x = 1.
Hence the minimum value of y = x2 - 2x - 3 is;
ymin = (1)2 - 2(1) - 3
ymin = 1 - 2 - 3
ymin = -4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27028)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
Evaluate \(\int \sin 2x dx\)
A
cos 2x + k
B
\(\frac{1}{2}\)cos 2x + k
C
\(-\frac{1}{2}\)cos 2x + k
D
-cos 2x + k
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int \sin 2x dx = \frac{1}{2} (-\cos 2x) + k\)
\(- \frac{1}{2} \cos 2x + k\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27029)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Number and Numeration
Solution
Evaluate \(\int (2x + 3)^{\frac{1}{2}} \delta x\)
A
\(\frac{1}{12} (2x + 3)^6 + k\)
B
\(\frac{1}{3} (2x + 3)^{\frac{1}{2}} + k\)
C
\(\frac{1}{3} (2x + 3)^{\frac{3}{2}} + k\)
D
\(\frac{1}{12} (2x + 3)^{\frac{3}{4}} + k\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\int (2x + 3)^{\frac{1}{2}} \delta x\)
let u = 2x + 3, \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x} = 2\)
\(\delta x = \frac{\delta u}{2}\)
Now \(\int (2x + 3)^{\frac{1}{2}} \delta x = \int u^{\frac{1}{2}}.{\frac{\delta x}{2}}\)
\( = \frac{1}{2} \int u^{\frac{1}{2}} \delta u\)
\( = \frac{1}{2} u^{\frac{3}{2}} \times \frac{2}{3} + k\)
\( = \frac{1}{3} u^{\frac{3}{2}} + k\)
\( = \frac{1}{3} (2x + 3)^{\frac{3}{2}} + k\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27030)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2014
Statistics and Probability
Solution
The mean of 2 - t, 4 + t, 3 - 2t, 2 + t and t - 1 is
A
t
B
-t
C
2
D
-2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Mean x = \(\frac{\sum x}{n}\)
= [(2 - t) + (4 + t) + (3 - 2t) + (2 + t) + (t - 1)] \(\div\) 5
= [11 - 1 + 3t - 3t] \(\div\) 5
= 10 \(\div\) 5
= 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #27031)