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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Equations of straight lines

Jamb Mathematics Questions - Equations of straight lines

Question 21:
Find the equation of the straight line through (-2, 3) and perpendicular to 4x + 3y - 5 = 0
  • A 3x - 4y + 18 = 0
  • B 3x + 2y - 18 = 0
  • C 4x + 5y + 3 = 0
  • D 5x - 2y - 11 = 0
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Question 22:
in the figure above, what is the equation of the line that passes the y-axis at (0,5) and passes the x-axis at (5,0)?
  • A Y = x + 5
  • B Y = -x + 5
  • C Y = x - 5
  • D Y = -x - 5
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Question 23:
Find the equation of a line which is form origin and passes through the point (−3, −4)
  • A Y = \( \frac{3x}{4} \)
  • B Y = \( \frac{4x}{3} \)
  • C Y = \( \frac{2x}{3} \)
  • D Y = \( \frac{x}{2} \)
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Question 24:

The equation of the line in the graph is
  • A 3y = 3x + 12
  • B 3y = 3x + 12
  • C 3y = -4x + 12
  • D 3y = -4x + 9
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Question 25:
Find the equation of a straight line parallel to the line 2x - y = 5 and having intercept of 5
  • A 2x + y = 5
  • B 2x + y = -5
  • C 2x - y = -5
  • D 2x - y = 5
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