Inequalities Jamb Mathematics Past Questions
Question 26
For what range of values of x is \(\frac{1}{2}\)x + \(\frac{1}{4}\) > \(\frac{1}{3}\)x + \(\frac{1}{2}\)?
- A. x < \(\frac{3}{2}\)
- B. x > \(\frac{3}{2}\)
- C. x < -\(\frac{3}{2}\)
- D. x > -\(\frac{3}{2}\)
Question 27
Solve the inequalities -6 \(\leq\) 4 - 2x < 5 - x
- A. -1 < x < 5
- B. -1 < x \(\leq\) 5
- C. -1 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 6
- D. -1 \(\leq\) x
Question 28
Determine the value of x for which \((x^2 - 1)\)>0
- A. x < -1 or x > 1
- B. -1 < x < 1
- C. x > 0
- D. x < -1
Question 29
If x is a positive real number, find the range of values for which \(\frac{1}{3x}\) + \(\frac{1}{2}\) > \(\frac{1}{4x}\)
- A. 0 > -\(\frac{1}{6}\)
- B. x > 0
- C. 0 < x < 4
- D. 0 < \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Question 30
Solve the inequality (x - 3)(x - 4) \(\leq\) 0
- A. 3 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 4
- B. 3 < x < 4
- C. 3 \(\leq\) x
- D. 3 < x ≤ 4
