Polynomials Jamb Mathematics Past Questions
Question 41
Divide \(x^3 - 2x^2 - 5x + 6\) by (x - 1)
- A. \(x^2\) - x - 6
- B. \(x^2\) - 5x + 6
- C. \(x^2\) - 7x + 6
- D. \(x^2\) - 5x - 6
Question 42
What must be added to 4x\(^2\)- 4 to make it a perfect square?
- A. \(\frac{-1}{x^2}\)
- B. \(\frac{1}{x^2}\)
- C. 1
- D. -1
Question 43
Factorize completely 8a + 125ax\(^3\)
- A. (2a + 5x2)(4 + 26ax)
- B. a(2 + 5x)(4 - 10x + 25x2)
- C. (2a + 5x)(4 - 10ax + 25x2)
- D. a(2 + 5x)(4 + 10ax + 25x2)
Question 44
Factorize \(x^2 + 2a + ax + 2x\)
- A. (x + 2a)(x + 1)
- B. (x + 2a)(x - 1)
- C. (x2 - 1)(x - a)
- D. (x + 2)(x + a)
Question 45
Factorize \((4a + 3)^2- (3a - 2)^2\)
- A. (a + 1)(a + 5)
- B. (a - 5)(7a - 1)
- C. (a + 5)(7a + 1)
- D. a(7a + 1)
