Simultaneous equations - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1998

Solve for the equation \(\sqrt{x}\) - \(\sqrt{(x - 2)}\) - 1 = 0

A. \(\frac{3}{2}\)
B. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
C. \(\frac{4}{9}\)
D. \(\frac{9}{4}\)

Question 37:

• JAMB 2001

Solve the equations
m² + n² = 29
m + n = 7

A. (2, 3) and ( 3, 5)
B. (2, 5) and (5, 2)
C. (5, 2) and ( 5, 3)
D. (5, 3) and (3, 5)

Question 38:

• JAMB 2003

Find the value of x and y respectively if 3x - 5y + 5 = 0 and 4x - 7y + 8 = 0

A. -5, -4
B. -4,. -5
C. 4, 5
D. 5, 4

Question 39:

• JAMB 2005

Find the value of m if 13_m + 24_m = 41_m

A. 8
B. 6
C. 5
D. 2

Question 40:

• JAMB 2005

Find the value of m if 13_m + 24_m = 41_m

A. 8
B. 6
C. 5
D. 2