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WAEC Further Mathematics Past Questions & Answers - Page 63

311.

Which of the following quadratic curves will not intersect with the x- axis?

A.

y=24xx2

B.

y=x25x1

C.

y=2x2x1

D.

y=3x22x+4

Correct answer is D

The criterion for the quadratic curve to intersect the x- axis is b2>4ac.

312.

If 2log42=x+1, find the value of x.

A.

-2

B.

-1

C.

0

D.

1

Correct answer is C

2log42=x+1

log422=log44=1

x+1=1x=0

313.

The polynomial 2x3+x23x+p has a remainder of 20 when divided by (x - 2). Find the value of constant p.

A.

8

B.

6

C.

-6

D.

-8

Correct answer is B

Remainder for f(2) = 20.

f(2)=2(23)+223(2)+p=20

16+46+p=20

14+p=20

p=6

314.

If f(x)=2x23x1, find the value of x for which f(x) is minimum.

A.

32

B.

43

C.

34

D.

23

Correct answer is C

y=2x23x1

dydx=4x3=0 (At turning point)

4x=3x=34

315.

The sum of the first n terms of a linear sequence is Sn=n2+2n. Determine the general term of the sequence.

A.

n + 1

B.

2n + 1

C.

3n + 1

D.

4n + 1

Correct answer is B

Sn=n2(2a+(n1)d=n2+2n

n(2a+(n1)d=2n2+4n

2an+n2dnd=2n2+4n

n2d=2n2

d=2

(2ad)n=4n

2ad=42a=4+d=4+2=6

a=3

Tn=a+(n1)d

= 3+(n1)2=3+2n2=2n+1