NECO Past Questions and Answers - Page 134

666.

Solve for x in the quadratic equation. 2x2 + 12x + 10 = 0

A.

x = -5, -1

B.

x = -5,1

C.

x = -3, -2

D.

x = 3, 2

E.

x = 6, 5

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

667.

Find the Iength of a diagonal of a square whose area is 288cm2.

A.

24cm

B.

48cm

C.

95cm

D.

100cm

E.

124cm

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

669.

Find the value of 2a - b if a + b = 8 and 4a - b = 22

A.

2

B.

4

C.

6

D.

8

E.

10

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

670.

What is the positive difference between the squares of 2.5 and 2.1 to 1 significant figures?

A.

– 2.0

B.

– 184

C.

-1.84

D.

2

E.

18.4

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.