Polynomials - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 101:

• JAMB 1986

The ages of Tosan and Isa differ by 6 and the product of their ages is 187. Write their ages in the form (x, y), where x > y.

A. (12, 6)
B. (23, 17)
C. (17, 11)
D. (18, 12)

Question 102:

• JAMB 1986

In 1984, Ike was 24 yrs old and his father was 45 yrs old. In what year was Ike exactly half his father's age?

A. 1981
B. 1979
C. 1982
D. 1978

Question 103:

• JAMB 1986

Factorize completely 8a + 125ax3

A. (2a + 5x²)(4 + 26ax)
B. A(2 + 5x)(4 - 10x + 25x²)
C. (2a + 5x)(4 - 10ax + 25x²)
D. A(2 + 5x)(4 + 10ax + 25x²)

Question 104:

• JAMB 1986

If y = \(\frac{x}{x - 3}\) + \(\frac{x}{x + 4}\) find y when x = -2

A. -\(\frac{3}{5}\)
B. \(\frac{3}{5}\)
C. -\(\frac{7}{5}\)
D. \(\frac{2}{5}\)

Question 105:

• JAMB 1986

Factorize \(x^2 + 2a + ax + 2x\)

A. (x + 2a)(x + 1)
B. (x + 2a)(x - 1)
C. (x² - 1)(x - a)
D. (x + 2)(x + a)