Polynomials Jamb Mathematics Past Questions
Question 26
If x - 1 and x + 1 are both factors of the equation x\(^3\) + px\(^2\) + qx + 6 = 0, evaluate p and q
- A. -6, -1
- B. 6, 1
- C. 1, -1
- D. 6, -6
Question 27
Finds a positive value of p if the expression \(2x^2- px + p\) leaves a remainder 6 when divided by x - p and q
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Question 28
Factorize \(a^2x - b^2y - b^2x + a^2y\)
- A. (a - b)(x + y)
- B. (y - x)(a - b)(a + b)
- C. (x - y)(a - b)(a + b)
- D. (x + y)(a - b)(a + b)
Question 29
Find the values of p and q such that (x - 1)and (x - 3) are factors of px\(^3\) + qx\(^2\) + 11x - 6
- A. -1, -6
- B. 1, -6
- C. 1, 6
- D. 6, -1
Question 30
Which of the following is a factor of \(15 +7x - 2x^2\)
- A. x + 3
- B. x - 3
- C. x - 5
- D. x + 5
