Algebra Jamb Mathematics Past Questions
Question 1
Make q the subject of the formula in the equation \(\frac{mn}{a^2} - \frac{pq}{b^2} = 1\)
- A. \(q = \frac{b^2(mn - a^2)}{a^2p}\)
- B. \(q = \frac{m^2 n - a^2}{p^2}\)
- C. \(q = \frac{mn - 2b^2}{a^2}\)
- D. \(q = \frac{b^2(n^2 - ma^2)}{n}\)
Question 2
3y = 4x - 1 and Ky = x + 3 are equations of two straight lines. If the two lines are perpendicular to each other, find K.
- A. -4/3
- B. -3/4
- C. 3/4
- D. 4/3
Question 3
If two graphs y = px\(^2\) + q and y = 2x\(^2\) -1 intersect at x = 2, find the value of p in terms q.
- A. \(\frac{q-8}{7}\)
- B. \(\frac{7-q}{4}\)
- C. \(\frac{8-q}{2}\)
- D. \(\frac{7+q}{8}\)
Question 4
Factorize \(4x^2 - 9y^2 + 20x + 25\)
- A. (2x -3y + 5)(2x - 3y - 5)
- B. (2x - 3y)(2x + 3y)
- C. (2x - 3y +5)(2x + 3y + 5)
- D. (2x + 5)(2x - 9y +5)
Question 5
Solve for x in the equation x\(^3\) - 5x\(^2\) - x + 5 = 0
- A. 1, - 1, or 5
- B. 1, 1, or -5
- C. -1, 1, or -5
- D. 1, 1, or 5
