Waec Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1496:

• WAEC 2013

If y varies directly s the square root of (x + 1) and y = 6 when x = 3, find x when y = 9

A. 8
B. 7
C. 6
D. 5

Question 1497:

• WAEC 2013

The graph of the relation y = x2 + 2x + k passes through the point (2, 0). Find the values of k

A. Zero
B. -2
C. -4
D. -8

Question 1498:

• WAEC 2013

What is the locus of the point X which moves relative to two fixed points P and M on a plane such that < PXM = 30^o

A. Thebisector of the straight line joining P and M
B. An arc of a circle with PM as a chord
C. The bisector of angle PXM
D. A circle centre X and radius PM

Question 1499:

• WAEC 2013

When a number is subtracted from 2, the result equals 2 less than one-fifth of the number. Find the number

A. 11
B. \(\frac{15}{2}\)
C. 5
D. \(\frac{5}{2}\)

Question 1500:

• WAEC 2013

Express \(\frac{2}{x + 3} - \frac{1}{x - 2}\) as a simple fraction

A. \(\frac{x - 7}{x^2 + x - 6}\)
B. \(\frac{x - 1}{x^2 + x - 6}\)
C. \(\frac{x - 2}{x^2 + x - 6}\)
D. \(\frac{x - 27}{x^2 + x - 6}\)