Waec Further Mathematics 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 2009

Solve \(x^{2} - 2x - 8 > 0\).

A. X < -4 or x > 2
B. X < -2 or x > 4
C. -2 < x < 4
D. -4 < x < 2

Question 2:

• WAEC 2009

Solve \(x^{2} - 2x - 8 > 0\).

A. X < -4 or x > 2
B. X < -2 or x > 4
C. -2 < x < 4
D. -4 < x < 2

Question 3:

• WAEC 2009

If (x + 3) is a factor of the polynomial \(x^{3} + 3x^{2} + nx - 12\), where n is a constant, find the value of n.

A. -1
B. -2
C. -3
D. -4

Question 4:

• WAEC 2009

The line \(y = mx - 3\) is a tangent to the curve \(y = 1 - 3x + 2x^{3}\) at (1, 0). Find the value of the constant m.

A. -4
B. -1
C. 3
D. 4

Question 5:

• WAEC 2009

The coordinates of the centre of a circle is (-2, 3). If its area is \(25\pi cm^{2}\), find its equation.

A. \(x^{2} + y^{2} - 4x - 6y - 12 = 0\)
B. \(x^{2} + y^{2} - 4x + 6y - 12 = 0\)
C. \(x^{2} + y^{2} + 4x + 6y - 12 = 0\)
D. \(x^{2} + y^{2} + 4x - 6y - 12 = 0\)