Jamb Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2002

Question 16

Find the maximum value of y in the equation y = 1 - 2x - 3x\(^2\)

jamb 2002

  • A. 5/4
  • B. 5/3
  • C. 3/4
  • D. 4/3
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Question 17

If the 9th term of an A.P is five times the 5th term, find the relationship between a and d.

jamb 2002

  • A. 2a + 2 = 0
  • B. 3a + 5d = 0
  • C. a + 3d = 0
  • D. a + 2d = 0
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Question 18

Make r subject of the formula given that \(\frac{x}{r+a}=\frac{a}{r}\)

jamb 2002

  • A. \(\frac{a^{2}}{(x-a)}\)
  • B. \(\frac{a^{2}}{(x+a)}\)
  • C. \(\frac{a}{x-a}\)
  • D. \(\frac{a}{x+a}\)
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Question 19

The inverse function f(x) = 3x + 4 is

jamb 2002

  • A. (x-4)/3
  • B. (x-5)/5
  • C. (x+3)/4
  • D. (x+4)/3
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Question 20

If -2 is the solution of the equation 2x + 1 - 3c = 2c + 3x - 7, find the value of c.

jamb 2002

  • A. 4
  • B. 3
  • C. 2
  • D. 1
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