Jamb Mathematics 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 1995

If S = (x : x\(^2\) = 9, x > 4), then S is equal to

A. 4
B. {0}
C. \(\emptyset\)
D. {\(\emptyset\)}

Question 57:

• JAMB 1995

If x - 1 and x + 1 are both factors of the equation x\(^3\) + px\(^2\) + qx + 6 = 0, evaluate p and q

A. -6, -1
B. 6, 1
C. 1, -1
D. 6, -6

Question 58:

• JAMB 1995

Finds a positive value of p if the expression 2x² - px + p leaves a remainder 6 when divided by x - p and q

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Question 59:

• JAMB 1995

Find T in terms of K, Q and S if S = 2r(\(\piQT + K)

A. \(\frac{S^2}{2 \pi r^2Q} - \frac{k}{Q}\)
B. \(\frac{S^2}{2 \pi r^2Q}\) - k
C. \(\frac{S^2}{4 \pi r^2Q} - \frac{k}{Q}\)
D. \(\frac{s^2}{4 \pi r^2Q}\)

Question 60:

• JAMB 1995

The graph of f(x) = x² - 5x + 6 crosses the x-axis at the points

A. (-6, 0), (-1, 0)
B. (-3, 0), (-2,0)
C. (-6, 0),(1, 0)
D. (2, 0), (3, 0)