Coordinate Geometry - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

Find the length of the chord |AB| in the diagram shown above.

A. 4.2 cm
B. 4.3 cm
C. 3.2 cm
D. 3.4 cm

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

If P(2, m) is the midpoint of the line joining Q(m, n) and R(n, -4), find the values of m and n.

A. M = 0, n = 4
B. M = 4, n = 0
C. M = 2, n = 2
D. M = -2, n = 4

Question 3:

• JAMB 2019

Find the equation of the locus of a point A(x, y) which is equidistant from B(0, 2) and C(2, 1)

A. 4x + 2y = 3
B. 4x - 3y = 1
C. 4x - 2y = 1
D. 4x + 2y = -1

Question 4:

• JAMB 2019

Find the distance between the points C(2, 2) and D(5, 6).

A. 13 units
B. 7 units
C. 12 units
D. 5 units

Question 5:

• JAMB 2019

Find the equation of a line perpendicular to the line 4y = 7x + 3 which passes through (-3, 1)

A. 7y + 4x + 5 = 0
B. 7y - 4x - 5 = 0
C. 3y - 5x + 2 = 0
D. 3y + 5x - 2 = 0