Polynomials - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 146:

• JAMB 1991

Find the two values of y which satisfy the simultaneous equation 3x + y = 8, x\(^2\) + xy = 6.

A. -1 and 5
B. -5 and 1
C. 1 and 5
D. 1 and 1

Question 147:

• JAMB 1991

Find the positive number n, such that thrice its square is equal to twelve times the number

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

Question 148:

• JAMB 1991

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

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

Question 149:

• 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 150:

• JAMB 1992

Solve the equation: \(y - 11\sqrt{y} + 24 = 0\)

A. 8, 3
B. 64, 9
C. 6, 4
D. 9, -8