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Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Mathematics Questions

Question 1496:
If y varies directly s the square root of (x + 1) and y = 6 when x = 3, find x when y = 9
  • A 8
  • B 7
  • C 6
  • D 5
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Question 1497:
The graph of the relation y = x2 + 2x + k passes through the point (2, 0). Find the values of k
  • A Zero
  • B -2
  • C -4
  • D -8
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Question 1498:
What is the locus of the point X which moves relative to two fixed points P and M on a plane such that < PXM = 30o
  • A Thebisector of the straight line joining P and M
  • B An arc of a circle with PM as a chord
  • C The bisector of angle PXM
  • D A circle centre X and radius PM
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Question 1499:
When a number is subtracted from 2, the result equals 2 less than one-fifth of the number. Find the number
  • A 11
  • B \(\frac{15}{2}\)
  • C 5
  • D \(\frac{5}{2}\)
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Question 1500:
Express \(\frac{2}{x + 3} - \frac{1}{x - 2}\) as a simple fraction
  • A \(\frac{x - 7}{x^2 + x - 6}\)
  • B \(\frac{x - 1}{x^2 + x - 6}\)
  • C \(\frac{x - 2}{x^2 + x - 6}\)
  • D \(\frac{x - 27}{x^2 + x - 6}\)
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