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Waec Mathematics Questions

Question 246:
Construct a quadratic equation whose roots are \(-\frac{1}{2}\) and 2.
  • A 3x2-3x+2=0
  • B 3x2+3x-2=0
  • C 2x2+3x-2=0
  • D 2x2-3x+2=0
  • E 2x2-3x-2=0
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Question 247:
Write as a single fraction \(\frac{1}{1 - x} + \frac{2}{1 + x}\)
  • A \(\frac{x + 3}{1 - x^2}\)
  • B \(\frac{3 - x}{(1 - x)^2}\)
  • C \(\frac{3 - x}{1 + x^2}\)
  • D \(\frac{3 - x}{(1 + x)^2}\)
  • E \(\frac{3 - x}{1 - x^2}\)
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Question 248:
What must be added to the expression x\(^2\) - 18x to make it a perfect square?
  • A 3
  • B 9
  • C 36
  • D 72
  • E 81
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Question 249:
Solve the equation \(\frac{m}{3} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{4} + \frac{m}{4}\)
  • A -3
  • B -2
  • C 2
  • D 3
  • E 4
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Question 250:
The angle of a sector of a circle of radius 8cm is 240°. This sector is bent to form a cone. Find the radius of the base of the cone.
  • A 16/3cm
  • B 15/3cm
  • C 16/5cm
  • D 8/3cm
  • E 16/10cm
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