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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Indices, Logarithms and Surds

Jamb Mathematics Questions - Indices, Logarithms and Surds

Question 71:
Three consecutive positive integers k, l and m are such that l\(^2\) = 3(k+m). Find the value of m.
  • A 4
  • B 5
  • C 6
  • D 7
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Question 72:
If α and β are the roots of the equation 3x\(^2\) + 5x - 2 = 0, find the value of 1/α + 1/β
  • A -5/3
  • B -2/3
  • C 1/2
  • D 5/2
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Question 73:
Given that \(p = 1 + \sqrt{2}\) and \(q = 1 - \sqrt{2}\), evaluate \(\frac{p^{2} - q^{2}}{2pq}\).
  • A 2(2+√2)
  • B -2(2+√2)
  • C 2√2
  • D -2√2
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Question 74:
If the 9th term of an A.P is five times the 5th term, find the relationship between a and d.
  • A 2a + 2 = 0
  • B 3a + 5d = 0
  • C A + 3d = 0
  • D A + 2d = 0
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Question 75:
Given:
U = {Even numbers between 0 and 30}
P = {Multiples of 6 between 0 and 30}
Q = {Multiples of 4 between 0 and 30}
Find (P∪Q)c
  • A {2, 10, 14, 22, 26}
  • B {0, 10, 14, 22, 26}
  • C {2,4, 14, 18, 26}
  • D {0, 2, 6, 22, 26}
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