Factorization of polynomials - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 1991

Which of the following is a factor of rs + tr - pt - ps?

A. (p - s)
B. (s - p)
C. R - p)
D. R + p)

Question 47:

• JAMB 1991

Solve the equation (x - 2) (x - 3) = 12

A. 2, 3
B. 3, 6
C. -1, 6
D. 1, -6

Question 48:

• JAMB 1992

Factorize \(9p^2 - q^2 + 6qr - 9r^2\)

A. (3p - 3q + r)(3p - q - 3r)
B. (6p - 3q - 3r)(3p - q - 4r)
C. (3p - q + 3r)(3p + q - 3r)
D. (3q - p + 3r)(3q - p + 3r)

Question 49:

• JAMB 1992

The sketch is the curve of y = ax² + bx + c. Find a, b and c respectively

A. 1, 0, -4
B. -2, 2, -4
C. 0, 1, -4
D. 2, -2, -4
E. 2, -2, -4

Question 50:

• JAMB 1993

If 9^{(x - \(\frac{1}{2}\))} 3x²

A. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3