Coordinate Geometry - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 2002

Find the equation of the set of points which are equidistant from the parallel lines x = 1 and x = 7

A. Y = 3
B. X = 3
C. X = 4
D. Y = 4

Question 67:

• JAMB 2002

Find the coordinates of the mid-point of x and y intercepts of the line 2y = 4x - 8

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

Question 68:

• JAMB 2002

Find the value of a if the line 2y - ax + 4 = 0 is perpendicular to the line y + (x/4) - 7 = 0

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

Question 69:

• JAMB 2003

The graph of the function y = x\(^2\) + 4 and a straight line PQ are drawn to solve the equation x\(^2\) - 3x + 2 = 0. What is the equation of PQ?

A. Y = 3x - 2
B. Y = 3x + 2
C. Y = 3x - 4
D. Y = 3x + 4

Question 70:

• JAMB 2003

Find the slope of the curve y = 2x\(^2\) + 5x - 3 at (1, 4).

A. 4
B. 6
C. 7
D. 9