Polynomials - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 186:

• JAMB 1998

If b³ = a^-2 and c^{\(\frac{1}{3}\)} = a^{\(\frac{1}{2}\)}b, express c in terms of a

A. A^{-\(\frac{1}{2}\)}
B. A^{\(\frac{1}{3}\)}
C. A^{\(\frac{3}{2}\)}
D. A^{\(\frac{2}{3}\)}

Question 187:

• JAMB 1998

Given that log₄(Y - 1) + log₄(\(\frac{1}{2}\)x) = 1 and log₂(y + 1) + log₂x = 2, solve for x and y respectively

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

Question 188:

• JAMB 1998

Find the value of k if \(\frac{k}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}\) = k\(\sqrt{3 - 2}\)

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

Question 189:

• JAMB 1998

When the expression pm² + qm + 1 is divided by (m - 1), it has a remainder is 4, Find p and q respectively

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

Question 190:

• JAMB 1998

Factorize r² - r(2p + q) + 2pq

A. (r - 2q)(2r - p)
B. (r - p)(r + p0
C. (r - q)(r - 2p)
D. (2r - q)(r + p)