Waec Mathematics 2014 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• WAEC 2014

The coordinates of points P and Q are (4, 3) and (2, -1) respectively. Find the shortest distance between P and Q.

A. 10\(sqrt{2}\)
B. 4\(sqrt{5}\)
C. 5\(sqrt{2}\)
D. 2\(sqrt{5}\)

Question 12:

• WAEC 2014

Make u the subject of formula, E = \(\frac{m}{2g}\)(v² - u²)

A. U = \(\sqrt{v^2 - \frac{2Eg}{m}}\)
B. U = \(\sqrt{\frac{v^2}{m} - \frac{2Eg}{4}}\)
C. U = \(\sqrt{v- \frac{2Eg}{m}}\)
D. U = \(\sqrt{\frac{2v^2Eg}{m}}\)

Question 13:

• WAEC 2014

F x varies inversely as y and y varies directly as Z, what is the relationship between x and z?

A. X \(\alpha\) z
B. X \(\alpha \frac{1}{z}\)
C. X \(\alpha z^2\)
D. X \(\alpha \frac{1}{z^2}\0

Question 14:

• WAEC 2014

Find the gradient of the line joining the points (2, -3) and 2, 5)

A. 9
B. 1
C. 2
D. Undefined

Question 15:

• WAEC 2014

If (x - a) is a factor pf bx - ax + x², find the other factor.

A. (x + b)
B. (x - b)
C. (a + b)
D. (a - b)