WAEC SSCE - Further Mathematics - 2022

A linear transformation T is defined by T: (x,y) → (3x - y, x + 4y). Find the image of (2, -1) under T.

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The linear transformation T is defined as T: (x, y) → (3x - y, x + 4y). To find the image of (2, -1) under T, we need to apply T to (2, -1) and see what we get. So, T(2, -1) = (3(2) - (-1), 2 + 4(-1)) = (7, -2) Therefore, the image of (2, -1) under T is (7, -2). Answer is correct.

The functions f:x → 2x2 ${}^2$ + 3x -7 and g:x →5x2 ${}^2$ + 7x - 6 are defined on the set of real numbers, R. Find the values of x for which 3f(x) = g(x).

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To find the values of x for which 3f(x) = g(x), we need to substitute the given functions f(x) and g(x) and then solve for x. Substituting the function f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x - 7, we get: 3f(x) = 3(2x^2 + 3x - 7) = 6x^2 + 9x - 21 Substituting the function g(x) = 5x^2 + 7x - 6, we get: g(x) = 5x^2 + 7x - 6 Now we can set these two equations equal to each other and solve for x: 6x^2 + 9x - 21 = 5x^2 + 7x - 6 Subtracting 5x^2 and 7x from both sides, we get: x^2 + 2x - 15 = 0 Factoring this quadratic equation, we get: (x + 5)(x - 3) = 0 Therefore, the values of x that satisfy the equation 3f(x) = g(x) are x = -5 and x = 3. Hence, the answer is: x = -5 or 3.

The gradient of a function at any point (x,y) 2x - 6. If the function passes through (1,2), find the function.

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dy/dx = 2x - 6

y = ∫ 2x - 6

y = 2x
2−6+c $\frac{2}{}$y = x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ - 6x + c
passes through (1,2)
2 = 12 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ - 6(1) + c
2 = 1 - 6 + c
c = 7
y = x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ - 6x + c

y = x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ -  6x + 7

Differentiate 5x3+x2x $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$, x ≠ 0 with respect to x.

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5x3+x2x $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ → 5x3x+x2x $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

5x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ + x 

Then dy/dx = 10x + 1

If x2+y2+−2x−6y+5=0 ${\mathrm{<br>}}^{}$, evaluate dy/dx when x=3 and y=2.

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x2+y2+−2x−6y+5=0 ${\mathrm{<br>}}^{}$

When differentiated:

x2+y2+−2x−6y+5=0 ${\mathrm{<span\; style="font-weight:\; var(--bs-body-font-weight);"> \to \; 2x\; +\; 2y\; -\; 2\; -\; 6\; =\; 0</span>}}^{}$

where x=3 and y=2

2[3] + 2[2] - 8 = 0

6 + 4 - 8 = 2

A body of mass 18kg moving with velocity 4ms-1 collides with another body of mass 6kg moving in the opposite direction with velocity 10ms-1. If they stick together after the collision, find their common velocity.

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m1u1 + m2u2 = (m1 + m2)v

m1 = 18kg, m2 = 6kg, u1 = 4ms-1, u2 = -10m/s

18(4) + 6(-10) = (18+6)v

72 - 60 = 24v
12 = 24v
v = 12 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ m/s

A particle moving with a velocity of 5m/s accelerates at 2m/s2 ${}^2$. Find the distance it covers in 4 seconds.

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from the equation of motion

u = 5m/s, a = 2m/s2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$, t = 4s 

s = ut + 12at2 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

s = 5*4 + 122∗42 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

s =  20 + 16

s = 36m

The first, second and third terms of an exponential sequence (G.P) are (x - 4), (x + 2), and (3x + 1) respectively. Find the values of x.

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U1 = x - 4
U2 = x + 2
U3 = 3x + 1

u2u1=u3u2 $\frac{{\mathrm{<br>}}_{}}{}$

x+2x−4=3x+1x+2 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

(x+2)(x+2) = (x-4)(3x+1)
x2 ${}^2$ + 4x + 4 = 3x2 - 11x - 4
collecting like terms
2x2 ${}^2$ - 15x - 8 =0
2x2 ${}^2$ + x - 16x - 8 = 0
x(2x + 1) - 8(2x + 1) = 0
(x-8)(2x+1) = 0

x = (−12,8 $\frac{-1}{2},8$)

Evaluate 4p2+4C2−4p3

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4p2+4C2−4p3 $\mathrm{<br>}$

npr=n![n−r]!andnCr=n![n−r]!r! $\mathrm{<br>}$

= 4![4−2]!+4![4−2]!2!−4![4−3]!=4!2!+4!2!2!−4!1! $\frac{4!}{[4-2]!}+\frac{4!}{[4-2]!2!}-\frac{4!}{[4-3]!}=\frac{4!}{2!}+\frac{4!}{2!2!}-\frac{4!}{1!}$

= 4∗3∗2!2!+4∗3∗2!2!2!−4∗3∗2∗11! $\frac{4\ast 3\ast 2!}{2!}+\frac{4\ast 3\ast 2!}{2!2!}-\frac{4\ast 3\ast 2\ast 1}{1!}$

12 + 6 - 24 = -6

Which of the following is the semi-interquartile range of a distribution?

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The semi-interquartile range is a measure of variability in a dataset. To calculate it, we first need to find the median of the dataset, which is the middle value when the data is arranged in order from lowest to highest. Then, we need to find the quartiles, which are the values that divide the dataset into four equal parts. The semi-interquartile range is half of the difference between the upper quartile and the lower quartile. The upper quartile is the value that separates the highest 25% of the data from the lowest 75%, while the lower quartile is the value that separates the lowest 25% of the data from the highest 75%. Looking at the given options, the formula that corresponds to the semi-interquartile range is: 1/2 (Upper Quartile - Lower Quartile) Therefore, the correct answer is option d) "1/2 (Upper Quartile - Lower Quartile)".

Consider the following statement:

x: All wrestlers are strong

y: Some wresters are not weightlifters.

Which of the following is a valid conclusion?

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Find the range of values of x for which 2x2 ${}^2$ + 7x - 15 ≥ 0.

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2x2 ${}^2$ + 7x - 15 ≥ 0

2x2 ${}^2$ -3x + 10x - 15 ≥ 0
x(2x - 3) + 5(2x - 3) ≥ 0
(x+5)(2x-3) ≥ 0
the points on x-axis where the graph ≥ 0

x ≤ -5 or x ≥ 32 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

Solve: 32x−2−28(3x−2)+3=0

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32x−2−28(3x−2)+3=0 ${\mathrm{<br>}}^{}$

32x32−28.3x32+3=0 $\frac{{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}}{}$

32x9−28.3x9+3=0 $\frac{{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}}{}$

let p = 3x ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$

p29−28p9+3=0 $\frac{{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}}{}$

multiply through by 9
p2 ${}^2$ - 28p + 27 = 0
p2 ${}^2$ - p - 27p + 27 = 0
p (p - 1) - 27(p - 1) = 0
(p-1)(p-27) = 0
p = 1 or 27
when p = 1
p = 3x ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$
3x ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ = 1
3x ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ = 30 ${}^0$
x = 0
when p = 27
3x = 27
3x = 33
x = 3

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∣∣∣21−34∣∣∣∣∣∣−6k∣∣∣∣∣∣3−26∣∣∣=15 $|$

∣∣∣2[−6]1[−6]−3k+4k∣∣∣=∣∣∣3−26∣∣∣ $|\begin{array}{cc}\mathrm{<br>}& \end{array}$

∣∣∣−12−6−3k+4k∣∣∣=∣∣∣3−26∣∣∣ $|\begin{array}{cc}<br>& \end{array}$

-12 - 3k = 3

-3k = 3 + 12

k = 15−3 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

k = -5

Simplify 9∗3n+1−3n+23n+1−3n

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9∗3n+1−3n+23n+1−3n $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

= 3n∗3n∗31∗−32∗323n∗31−3n $\frac{{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}}{}$

= 3n(32∗31)3n(31−1) $\frac{{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}}{}$

= 27−93−1 $\frac{27-9}{3-1}$

= 182 $\frac{18}{2}$

= 9

If 36, p,94 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ and q are consecutive terms of an exponential sequence (G.P), find the sum of p and q.

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GP : 36, P, q4 $\frac{�}{4}$, q, ... p + q = ?

∴ 14 $\frac{1}{4}$ = q ÷ 94 $\frac{9}{4}$ ;

94 $\frac{9}{4}$ = 4q

Given that 8x+mx2−3x−4≡5x+1+3x−4

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8x+mx2−3x−4≡5x+1+3x−4 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

8x+mx2−3x−4 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ ≡ 5(x−1)+3(x+4)x2−3x−4 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

multiplying both sides by x2-3x-4
8x+m ≡ 5(x-4)+3(x+1)
8x + m ≡ 5x - 20 + 3x + 3
8x - 5x - 3x + m = -20 + 3
m = -17

(3√6√5+√543√5 $\frac{3\surd 6}{\surd 5}+\frac{\surd 54}{3\surd 5}$)−1

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(3√6√5+√543√5 $\frac{3\surd 6}{\surd 5}+\frac{\surd 54}{3\surd 5}$)−1 ${}^{-1}$

= √5(3√5)3√6+3√6 $\frac{\surd 5(3\surd 5)}{3\surd 6+3\surd 6}$

= 3∗56√6=52√6 $\frac{3\ast 5}{6\surd 6}=\frac{5}{2\surd 6}$

= 5∗2√62√6+2√6=10√64∗6 $\frac{5\ast 2\surd 6}{2\surd 6+2\surd 6}=\frac{10\surd 6}{4\ast 6}$

= 5√612

If Un = kn2 ${}^2$ + pn, U1 ${}_1$ = -1, U5 ${}_5$ = 15, find the values of k and p.

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Un = kn2 ${}^2$ + pn,

U1 ${}_1$ = -1,

U5 ${}_5$ = 15,

when n = 1
U1 = k(1)2 ${}^2$+ p(1) = -1
k + p = -1 --------eqn1
when n = 5
U5 ${}_5$ = k(5)2 ${}^2$+ p(5) = 15
25k + 5p = 15 --------eqn2
multiply eqn1 by 5 and eqn2 by 1
5k + 5p = -5 -------eqn3
25k + 5p = 15 -------eqn4
eqn4 - eqn3
20k = 20
k = 1
sub for k in eqn1
1 + p = -1
p = -1 -1 = -2

The table shows the distribution of the distance (in km) covered by 40 hunters while hunting.

What is the mode of the distribution?
 

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To find the mode of the distribution, we need to identify the value with the highest frequency. In the table, the frequency is given for each distance (in km) covered by the hunters. Let's first find the frequency of distance 5 km covered by the hunters. From the table, we know that the sum of all frequencies should be equal to 40, the total number of hunters. Sum of frequencies = 5 + 4 + x + 9 + 2x + 1 = 40 Simplifying the equation, we get: 3x + 19 = 40 3x = 21 x = 7 Now we know that the frequency of distance 5 km is x = 7. The frequencies for the other distances are: - Frequency of distance 3 km = 5 - Frequency of distance 4 km = 4 - Frequency of distance 6 km = 9 - Frequency of distance 7 km = 2x = 14 - Frequency of distance 8 km = 1 The highest frequency is 14, which corresponds to the distance of 7 km. Therefore, the mode of the distribution is 7 km. Hence, the answer is option (C) 7.

A straight line makes intercepts of -3 and 2 on the x and y axes respectively. Find the equation of the line.

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Recall:

Where 'a' and 'b' are the x and y intercept respectively.
 

2x-3y = -6
2x - 3y + 6 = 0 -------(1)
multiply through by -1
-2x + 3y - 6 = 0

A particle is acted upon by forces F = (10N, 060º), P = (15N, 120º) and Q = (12N, 200º). Express the force that will keep the particle in equilibrium in the form xi + yj, where x and y are scalars.

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Converting the forces to their rectangular forms
F = (10N, 060º)
Fx = 10cos60 = 5i
fy = 10sin60 = 8.66j
F = 5i + 8.66j
P = (15N, 120º)
Px = 15cos120 = -7.5i
py = 15sin120 = 12.99j
P = -7.5i + 12.99j
Q = (12N, 200º)
Qx = 12cos200 = -11.28i
Qy = 12sin200 = -4.1j
Q = -11.28i -4.1j
The resultant force = F + P + Q
R = 5i + 8.66j + (-7.5i + 12.99j) + (-11.28i -4.1j)
R = -13.78i + 17.55j

Evaluate1∫0x2(x3+2)3

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1∫0x2(x3+2)3 ${\mathrm{<br>}}_{}^{}{3}^{}$dx

let u=x3+2,du=3x2dx $\mathrm{<br>}$

when x = 1,  u = 3

when x = 0,  u = 2

dx = du3x2 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

3∫2 $3_2^{\int }$ x2[u]33x2 $\frac{{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}}{}$

3∫2 $3_2^{\int }$ u33 $\frac{{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}}{}$ du 

= u43∗4 $\frac{{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}}{}$2 ${}_{\mathrm{<br>}}$3

112[u4] $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ ${}_2$3

112[34−24] $\frac{1}{12}[3^4-2^4]$

112[81−16] $\frac{1}{12}[81-16]$

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If g(x) = √(1-x2 ${}^2$), find the domain of g(x)

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1 - x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ ≥ 0
-x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ ≥ -1
x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ ≤ 1
√x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ ≤ 1
|x| ≤ 1
-1 ≤ x ≤ 1

Find the coefficient of x3 ${}^3$y2 ${}^2$ in the binomial expansion of (x-2y)5

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x3 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$y2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ in (x-2y)5 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$

n = 5, r = 3, p = x, q = -2y

5C3 ${}_3$ * x3 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>\; <span\; style="font-weight:\; var(--bs-body-font-weight);"> -2y</span>}}$2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$

5C3 ${}_3$ = 5![5−3]!3!

5∗4∗3!2!3! $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ →  5∗42 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

5C3 ${}_{\mathrm{<br>}}$ = 10

: 5C3 ${}_{\mathrm{<br>}}$ * x3 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ -2y2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ = 10 *  x3 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ 4y2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$

 40x3 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$y2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$
the coefficient is 40

In how many ways can six persons be paired?

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6C2=6![6−2]![2!] ${}_2<br>$

6∗5∗4!4!∗2! $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

= 6∗52 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

= 15

The table shows the distribution of the distance (in km) covered by 40 hunters while hunting.

If a hunter is selected at random, find the probability that the hunter covered at least 6km.

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5+4+x+9+2x+1 = 40
19+3x = 40
3x = 21
x = 7

The probability that the hunter covered at least 6km, means the hunter covered either 6km or 7km, or 8km.

24 hunters covered at least 6km

The mean heights of three groups of students consisting of 20, 16 and 14 students each are 1.67m, 1.50m and 1.40m respectively. Find the mean height of all the students.

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To find the mean height of all the students, you need to add up the heights of all the students and divide by the total number of students. First, you need to find the total number of students, which is the sum of 20, 16 and 14 students, which is 50 students in total. Then, you need to find the total height of all the students by multiplying the number of students in each group by their respective mean height and adding them all up. Total height of all students = (20 x 1.67) + (16 x 1.50) + (14 x 1.40) = 33.4 + 24 + 19.6 = 77 meters Finally, to find the mean height of all the students, you need to divide the total height of all the students by the total number of students: Mean height of all students = Total height of all students / Total number of students = 77 / 50 = 1.54 meters Therefore, the answer is 1.54m.

Express 4π2 radians in degrees.

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4π2 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ = 45∗180 $\frac{4}{5}\ast 180$

= 144º

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This is a question about vector addition. To find →PR, we need to add →PQ and →RQ, but in reverse order (→PR = →PQ + →RQ). Given →PQ = -2i + 5j and →RQ = -i - 7j, we can add them as follows: →PR = →PQ + →RQ →PR = (-2i + 5j) + (-i - 7j) →PR = -2i - i + 5j - 7j →PR = -3i - 2j Therefore, the answer is "-3i - 2j". Option (B) "-3i + 12j", (C) "-i + 12j", and (D) "i - 12j" are incorrect.

Find correct to the nearest degree, the acute angle formed by the lines y = 2x + 5 and 2y = x - 6

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y = 2x + 5
m1 = 2
2y = x - 6

tanθ =  32 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ ÷ (1+1)

tanθ = 32 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ ÷ 2

θ = tan−1(34) $\mathrm{<br>}$