ALGEBRA - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 296:

• JAMB 1993

Solve the following simultaneous equation for x. x² + y - 5 = 0, y - 7x + 3 = 0

A. -2, 4
B. 2, 4
C. -1,8
D. 1, -8

Question 297:

• JAMB 1993

Solve the following equation (3x - 2)(5x - 4) = (3x - 2)²

A. \(\frac{-2}{3}\), 1
B. 1
C. \(\frac{2}{3}\), 1
D. \(\frac{2}{3}\), \(\frac{4}{5}\)

Question 298:

• JAMB 1993

If the function f is defined by f(x + 2) = 2x\(^2\) + 7x - 5, find f(-1)

A. -10
B. -8
C. 4
D. 10

Question 299:

• JAMB 1993

Divide the expression x³ + 7x² - x - 7 by -1 + x²

A. -x³ + 7x² - x - 7
B. -x³ = 7x + 7
C. X - 7
D. X + 7

Question 300:

• JAMB 1993

Solve the inequality y² - 3y > 18

A. -3 < y < 6
B. Y < -3 or y > 6
C. Y > -3 or y > 6
D. Y < 3 or y < 6