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WAEC Further Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 43

211.

Find the coordinates of the centre of the circle 4x2+4y25x+3y2=0.

A.

(54,34)

B.

(38,58)

C.

(58,38)

D.

(54,34)

Correct answer is C

Equation : (xa)2+(yb)2=r2

Expanding : x2+y22ax2by+a2+b2=r2

Given, 4x2+4y25x+3y2=0

Divide through by 4 to make the coefficient of x2 and y2 to be 1.

x2+y254x+34y12=0

Comparing, 2a=54a=58

2b=34b=38

(a,b)=(58,58)

212.

Given that (1314)(6P)=(326), find the value of P.

A.

-8

B.

-5

C.

4

D.

-3

Correct answer is D

(1314)(6P)=(326)

(1×6)+(3×P)=3

63P=33P=9

P=3

214.

Find the least value of the function f(x)=3x2+18x+32

A.

5

B.

4

C.

-3

D.

-2

Correct answer is A

f(x)=3x2+18x+32

dydx=6x+18=0

6x=18x=3

f(3)=3(32)+18(3)+32=2754+32=5

215.

Find the coordinates of the point on the curve y=x2+4x2, where the gradient is zero.

A.

(-2, 10)

B.

(-2, 2)

C.

(-2, -2)

D.

(-2, -6)

Correct answer is D

y=x2+4x2

dydx=2x+4=0

2x=4x=2

y(2)=(22)+4(2)2=482=6

\therefore (x, y) = (-2, -6)