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Topic: Equations of straight lines

Jamb Mathematics Questions - Equations of straight lines

Question 11:
In the diagram, QTR is a straight line and < PQT = 30o. find the sin of < PTR
  • A \(\frac{8}{15}\)
  • B \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  • C \(\frac{3}{4}\)
  • D \(\frac{15}{16}\)
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Question 12:
3y = 4x - 1 and Ky = x + 3 are equations of two straight lines. If the two lines are perpendicular to each other, find K.
  • A -4/3
  • B -3/4
  • C 3/4
  • D 4/3
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Question 13:
A straight line makes an angle of 30° with the positive x-axis and cuts the y-axis at y = 5. Find the equation of the straight line.
  • A Y = (x/10) + 5
  • B Y = x + 5
  • C √3y = - x + 5√3
  • D √3y = x + 5√3
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Question 14:
In the diagram above, PST is a straight line, PQ = QS = RS. If ∠ RST = 72o, find x
  • A 36<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>o</sup>
  • B 18<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>o</sup>
  • C 72<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>o</sup>
  • D 24<sup style='font-size: smaller;'>o</sup>
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Question 15:
The graph of the function y = x\(^2\) + 4 and a straight line PQ are drawn to solve the equation x\(^2\) - 3x + 2 = 0. What is the equation of PQ?
  • A Y = 3x - 2
  • B Y = 3x + 2
  • C Y = 3x - 4
  • D Y = 3x + 4
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