Waec Mathematics 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 2009

Simplify (x - 3y)² - (x + 3y)²

A. 2(x + 3y)
B. (2x - 3y)
C. -12xy
D. 6xy

Question 32:

• WAEC 2009

Find the quadratic equation whose roots are -\(\frac{1}{2}\) and 3

A. 2x² - 2x + 3 = 0
B. 2x² - 2x - 3 = 0
C. 2x² - 5x + 3 = 0
D. 3x² - 5x - 3 = 0

Question 33:

• WAEC 2009

The following is the graph of a quadratic friction, find the co-ordinates of point P

A. (0, 4)
B. (4, 0)
C. (0, -4)
D. (-4, 0)

Question 34:

• WAEC 2009

The following is the graph of a quadratic friction, find the value of x when y = 0

A. 1, 2
B. 1, 4
C. 2, 3
D. 1, 6

Question 35:

• WAEC 2009

PQRS is a trapezuim. QR//PS, /PQ/ = 5cm, /OR/ = 6cm, /PS/ = 10cm and angle QPS = 42^o. Calculate the perpendicular distance between the parallel sides

A. 3.35cm
B. 3.73cm
C. 4.50cm
D. 4.62cm