ALGEBRA - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 496:

• JAMB 2010

If x * y = x + y², find then value of (2*3)*5

A. 36
B. 25
C. 11
D. 55

Question 497:

• JAMB 2010

If p and q are two non zero numbers and 18(p+q) = (18+p)q, which of the following must be true?

A. Q = 18
B. P
C. P = 18
D. Q < 1

Question 498:

• JAMB 2010

If \(\begin{vmatrix} x & 3 \\ 2 & 7 \end{vmatrix} = 15\), find the value of x

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 2

Question 499:

• JAMB 2010

The 3rd term of an arithmetic progression is -9 and the 7th term is -29. Find the 10th term of the progression

A. -44
B. -165
C. 165
D. 44

Question 500:

• JAMB 2010

Make Q the subject of formula if p = \(\frac{M}{5}\)(X + Q) + 1

A. \(\frac{5P - MX + 5}{M}\)
B. \(\frac{5P - MX - 5}{M}\)
C. \(\frac{5P + MX + 5}{M}\)
D. \(\frac{5P + MX - 5}{M}\)