Inequalities Jamb Mathematics Past Questions

Question 1

Solve for x in \(\frac{4x - 6}{3} \leq \frac{3 + 2x}{2}\)

jamb 2019

  • A. \(x \leq 1\frac{1}{2}\)
  • B. \(x \leq \frac{21}{2}\)
  • C. \(x \geq \frac{21}{2}\)
  • D. \(x \geq 1\frac{1}{2}\)
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Question 2

Solve the inequality: -7 \(\leq\) 9 - 8x < 16 - x

jamb 2019

  • A. -1 \(\leq\) x \(\leq\) 2
  • B. -1 \(\leq\) x < 2
  • C. -1 < x < 2
  • D. -1 < x \(\leq\) 2
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Question 3

Solve the inequality 2 - x > x\(^2\).

jamb 1999

  • A. x < -2 or x > 1
  • B. x > 2 or x< -1
  • C. -1 < x < 2
  • D. -2 < x < 1
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Question 4

Find the integral values of x and y satisfying the inequality 3y + 5x \(\leq\) 15, given that y > 0, y < 3 and x > 0.

jamb 2001

  • A. (1,1), (1,2), (1,3)
  • B. (1,1), (2,1), (1,3)
  • C. (1,1), (3,1), (2,2)
  • D. (1,1), (1,2), (2,1)
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Question 5

Find the range of values of x for which \(\frac{(x+2)}{4}-\frac{2x-3}{3}<4\)

jamb 2002

  • A. x > -6
  • B. x > -3
  • C. x
  • D. x
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