Inequalities Jamb Mathematics Past Questions

Question 16

Which of the following equations represents the graph above?

jamb 2009

  • A. \(y = 2+7x+4x^2\)
  • B. \(y = 2-7x+4x^2\)
  • C. \(y = 2+7x-4x^2\)
  • D. \(y = 2-7x-4x^2\)
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Question 17

Determine the value of x for which (x\(^2\) - 1) > 0?

jamb 2009

  • A. x<-1 or x >1
  • B. -1 < x <1
  • C. x > 0
  • D. x < -1
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Question 18

Find the range of values of x for which 3x - 7 \(\leq\) 0 and x + 5 > 0?

jamb 2009

  • A. -5 < x < \(\frac{7}{3}\)
  • B. -5 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) \(\frac{7}{3}\)
  • C. -5 < x \(\leq\) \(\frac{7}{3}\)
  • D. -5 \(\leq\) x
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Question 19

What is the solution of \(\frac{x - 5}{x + 3}< -1\)

jamb 2014

  • A. -3 < x < 1
  • B. x <-3 or x >1
  • C. -3 < x < 3
  • D. x<-3 or x >5
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Question 20

Evaluate the inequality \(\frac{x}{2} + \frac{3}{4} \leq \frac{5x}{6} - \frac{7}{12}\)

jamb 2014

  • A. \(x \geq 4\)
  • B. \(x \leq 3\)
  • C. \(x \geq -3\)
  • D. \(x \leq -4\)
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