Polynomials - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 166:

• JAMB 1994

If a = 1, b = 3, solve for x in the equation \(\frac{a}{a - x}\) = \(\frac{b}{x - b}\)

A. \(\frac{4}{3}\)
B. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
C. \(\frac{3}{2}\)
D. \(\frac{3}{4}\)

Question 167:

• JAMB 1994

Solve for r in the following equation \(\frac{1}{r - 1}\) + \(\frac{2}{r + 1}\) = \(\frac{3}{r}\)

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

Question 168:

• JAMB 1994

Find P if \(\frac{x - 3}{(1 - x)(x + 2)}\) = \(\frac{p}{1 - x}\) + \(\frac{Q}{x + 2}\)

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

Question 169:

• JAMB 1994

The equation of the graph is

A. Y = (x - 3)³
B. Y = (x + 3)³
C. Y = x³ - 27
D. Y = -x³ + 27

Question 170:

• JAMB 1995

If x - 1 and x + 1 are both factors of the equation x\(^3\) + px\(^2\) + qx + 6 = 0, evaluate p and q

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