WAEC Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 284

1,416.

In the graph above, the gradient of the curve at the point P is

A.

-11 3

B.

-3 4

C.

3/7

D.

3/4

E.

11 3

Correct answer is A

-1-(-3)/-2-(-0.5) = 2/-1.5 = 20/-15 = -113

1,417.

If x is positive, for what range of values of x is 4 + 3x < 10?

A.

0 < x < 2

B.

x < 2

C.

1 < x < 2

D.

0 < x < 4 3 4

E.

0 > x > 2

Correct answer is B

4 + 3x < 10

3x < 10 - 4

3x < 6

x < 2

1,418.

For what value of x is the expression \(\frac{x^2 + 15x + 50}{x - 5}\) not defined ?

A.

-10

B.

-5

C.

0

D.

5

E.

10

Correct answer is D

\(\frac{x^2 + 15x + 50}{x - 5}\)

It is undefined when x - 5 = 0.

That is at x = 5.

1,419.

If 8x- 4 = 6x- 10, find the value of 5x,

A.

-35

B.

-15

C.

-3

D.

3

E.

7

Correct answer is B

8x - 4 = 6x - 10 8x - 6x = -10 + 4 2x = -6 x = -3 ∴ 5x = 5(-3) = -15

1,420.

Which of the following is a point on the curve y = x\(^2\) - 4x + 7?

A.

(0,6)

B.

(1,4)

C.

(2,0)

D.

(7,0)

E.

(3,2)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.