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WAEC Further Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 48

236.

If (x3) is a factor of 2x3+3x217x30, find the remaining factors.

A.

(2x - 5)(x - 2)

B.

(2x - 5)(x + 2)

C.

(2x + 5)(x - 2)

D.

(2x + 5)(x + 2)

Correct answer is D

Divide 2x3+3x217x30 by (x3). You get 2x2+9x+10.

Factorizing, we have 2x2+9x+10=2x2+4x+5x+10

2x(x+2)+5(x+2)

= (2x+5)(x+2)

237.

A binary operation ♦ is defined on the set R, of real numbers by ab=ab4. Find the value of 26

A.

3

B.

324

C.

32

D.

22

Correct answer is C

ab=ab4

26=2×64=124

= 234

= 32

238.

Simplify (164)23

A.

-4

B.

14

C.

18

D.

4

Correct answer is D

(164)23=6423

(43)23=42=16

\therefore \sqrt{(\frac{-1}{64})^{\frac{-2}{3}} = \sqrt{16} = 4

239.

Solve the inequality 2x2+5x30.

A.

x3 or x12

B.

x<12 or x3

C.

3x12

D.

12x3

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

240.

P=x:1x6 and Q=x:2<x<9 where xR, find PQ.

A.

x:2x6

B.

x:2x<6

C.

x:2<x<6

D.

x:2<x6

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.