Polynomials - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2015

The sum of two numbers is 5; their product is 14. Find the numbers.

A. X = 5 or 1
B. X = 7 or 1
C. X = 7 or 0
D. X = 7 or − 2

Question 37:

• JAMB 2015

Factorize \( a^2 − b^2 − 4a + 4 \)

A. (a + b)(a − b)
B. (a − 2 + b)
C. (a + 1)(a − 2 + b)
D. (a + b) 2

Question 38:

• JAMB 2014

If gt² - k - w = 0, make g the subject of the formula

A. \(\frac{k + w}{t^2}\)
B. \(\frac{k - w}{t^2}\)
C. \(\frac{k + w}{t}\)
D. \(\frac{k - w}{t}\)

Question 39:

• JAMB 2014

Factorize 2y² - 15xy + 18x²

A. (2y - 3x) (y + 6x)
B. (2y - 3x) (y - 6x)
C. (2y + 3x) (y - 6x)
D. (3y + 2x) (y - 6x)

Question 40:

• JAMB 2014

Find the value of k if y - 1 is a factor of y³ + 4y² + ky - 6

A. -6
B. -4
C. O
D. 1