Waec Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1256:

• WAEC 2009

Simplify; \(\frac{1}{2}\sqrt{32} - \sqrt{18} \sqrt{2}\)

A. Zero
B. \(\sqrt{2}\)
C. 2\(\sqrt{2}\)
D. 4\(\sqrt{2}\0

Question 1257:

• WAEC 2009

The angles of triangle are (x + 10)^o, (2x - 40)^o and (3x - 90)^o. Which of the following accurately describes the triangle?

A. It is a scalene triangle
B. It is right angled isosceles triangle
C. T is an equilateral triangle
D. It is an isosceles triangle but not right angled

Question 1258:

• WAEC 2009

Simplify (x - 3y)² - (x + 3y)²

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

Question 1259:

• 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 1260:

• 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)