Waec Further Mathematics 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2008

The sum of the first n terms of a linear sequence is \(S_{n} = n^{2} + 2n\). Determine the general term of the sequence.

A. N + 1
B. 2n + 1
C. 3n + 1
D. 4n + 1

Question 7:

• WAEC 2008

If \(f(x) = 2x^{2} - 3x - 1\), find the value of x for which f(x) is minimum.

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

Question 8:

• WAEC 2008

The polynomial \(2x^{3} + x^{2} - 3x + p\) has a remainder of 20 when divided by (x - 2). Find the value of constant p.

A. 8
B. 6
C. -6
D. -8

Question 9:

• WAEC 2008

If \(2\log_{4} 2 = x + 1\), find the value of x.

A. -2
B. -1
D. 1

Question 10:

• WAEC 2008

Which of the following quadratic curves will not intersect with the x- axis?

A. \(y = 2 - 4x - x^{2}\)
B. \(y = x^{2} - 5x -1\)
C. \(y = 2x^{2} - x - 1\)
D. \(y = 3x^{2} - 2x + 4\)