A binary operation * is defined on the set of real number, R, by x*y = x\(^2\) - y\(^2\) + xy, where x, \(\in\) R. Evaluate (\(\sqrt{3}\))*(\(\sqrt{2}\))
\({\color{red}2x} \times 3\)
إجابة
(D)
1 + \(\sqrt{6}\)
2
Find the inverse of \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 & 5 \\ 1 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
If \(\frac{6x + k}{2x^2 + 7x - 15}\) = \(\frac{4}{x + 5} - \frac{2}{2x - 3}\). Find the value of k.
إجابة
(B)
- 22
9
Differentiate \(\frac{x}{x + 1}\) with respect to x.
إجابة
(D)
\(\frac{1}{(x + 1)^2}\)
10
Given that 2x + 3y - 10 = 0 and 3x = 2y - 11, calculate the value of (x - y).
إجابة
(D)
- 5
11
If V = plog\(_x\), (M + N), express N in terms of X, P, M and V
إجابة
(A)
N = X\(^{\frac{v}{p}}\) - M
12
Determine the coefficient of x\(^3\) in the binomial expansion of ( 1 + \(\frac{1}{2}\)x)
إجابة
(C)
\(\frac{5}{4}\)
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Given that P = {x : 1 \(\geq\) x \(\geq\) 6} and Q = {x : 2 < x < 10}. Where x are integers, find n(p \(\cap\) Q)
إجابة
(A)
4
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If X = \(\frac{3}{5}\) and cos y = \(\frac{24}{25}\), where X and Y are acute, find the value of cos (X + Y).
إجابة
(C)
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
15
Find the median of the numbers 9,7, 5, 2, 12,9,9, 2, 10, 10, and 18.
إجابة
(B)
9
16
Calculate the probability that the product of two numbers selected at random with replacement from the set {-5,-2,4, 8} is positive
إجابة
(B)
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
17
Find the angle between i + 5j and 5i - J
إجابة
(D)
90\(^o\)
18
Given that F = 3i - 12j, R = 7i + 5j and N = pi + qj are forces acting on a body, if the body is in equilibrium. find the values of p and q.
إجابة
(C)
p=10, q=- 7
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A stone was dropped from the top of a building 40m high. Find, correct to one decimal place, the time it took the stone to reach the ground. [Take g = 9.8ms\(^{-2}\)]
إجابة
(A)
2.9.seconds
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In which of the following series can be the formula S = \(\frac{a}{1 - r}\) where a is the first term and r is the common ratio, be used to find the sum of all the terms?
إجابة
(D)
128 + 64 + 32 + 16 + ...
21
If the binomial expansion of (1 + 3x)\(^6\) is used to evaluate (0.97)\(^6\), find the value of x.
إجابة
(C)
- 0.01
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Find the nth term of the linear sequence (A.P) (5y + 1), ( 2y + 1), (1- y),...
إجابة
(C)
(8 - 3n)y + 1
23
A circle with centre (5,-4) passes through the point (5, 0). Find its equation.
إجابة
(C)
x\(^2\) + y\(^2\) - 10x + 8y + 25 =0
24
Calculate, correct to two decimal places, the area enclosed by the line 3x - 5y + 4 = 0 and the axes.
إجابة
(C)
0.53 square units
25
In how many ways can the letters of the word MEMBER be arranged?
إجابة
(C)
180
26
Which of the following is not an equation of a circle?
إجابة
(D)
x\(^2\) - y\(^2\) + 3x - 5y = 2
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A function f defined by f : x -> x\(^2\) + px + q is such that f(3) = 6 and f(3) = 0. Find the value of q.
إجابة
(C)
15
28
In what interval is the function f : x -> 2x - x\(^2\) increasing?
إجابة
(C)
x > 1
29
A force of 230N acts in its direction 065\(^o\). Find its horizontal component.
إجابة
(D)
97.2
30
Calculate the variance of \(\sqrt{2}\), (1 + \(\sqrt{2}\)) and (2 + \(\sqrt{2}\))
إجابة
(C)
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
31
A three-digit odd number less than 500 is to be formed from 1,2,3,4 and 5. If repetition of digits is allowed, in how many ways can this be done?
إجابة
(C)
60
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The variables x and y are such that y =2x\(^3\) - 2x\(^2\) - 5x + 5. Calculate the corresponding change in y and x changes from 2.00 to 2.05.
إجابة
(A)
0.58
33
A bag contains 5 red and 5 blue identical balls. Three balls are selected at random without replacement. Determine the probability of selecting balls alternating in color.
إجابة
(C)
\(\frac{5}{36}\)
34
The distance(s) in metres covered by a particle in motion at any time, t seconds, is given by S =120t - 16t\(^2\). Find in metres, the distance covered by the body before coming to rest.
إجابة
(D)
225
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P(3,4) and Q(-3, -4) are two points in a plane. Find the gradient of the line that is normal to the line PQ.
