Jamb Mathematics 1993 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1993

Solve the following equation (3x - 2)(5x - 4) = (3x - 2)²

A. \(\frac{-2}{3}\), 1
B. 1
C. \(\frac{2}{3}\), 1
D. \(\frac{2}{3}\), \(\frac{4}{5}\)

Question 17:

• JAMB 1993

If the function f is defined by f(x + 2) = 2x\(^2\) + 7x - 5, find f(-1)

A. -10
B. -8
C. 4
D. 10

Question 18:

• JAMB 1993

Divide the expression x³ + 7x² - x - 7 by -1 + x²

A. -x³ + 7x² - x - 7
B. -x³ = 7x + 7
C. X - 7
D. X + 7

Question 19:

• JAMB 1993

Simplify \(\frac{1}{p}\) - \(\frac{1}{q}\) \(\div\) \(\frac{p}{q}\) - \(\frac{q}{p}\)

A. \(\frac{1}{p - q}\)
B. \(\frac{-1}{p + q}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{pq}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{pq(p - q)}\)

Question 20:

• JAMB 1993

Solve the inequality y² - 3y > 18

A. -3 < y < 6
B. Y < -3 or y > 6
C. Y > -3 or y > 6
D. Y < 3 or y < 6