Mathematics Practice Test – Quadratic Equations (Questions with Answers and Explanations)

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1. 


Factorise the quadratic expression x2 – 8x + 15

A. (x – 5)(x – 3)
B. (x + 5)(x – 3)
C. (x – 5)(x + 3)
D. (x + 5)(x + 3)

2. 


If α and β are the roots of the equation 3x2 + 5x -2 = 0, find the value of    (JAMB 2000)

A. - \frac{5}{2}      B. - \frac{2}{3}      C. \frac{5}{2}      D. \frac{5}{2}

3. 



Which of the following is represented by the sketch above? (WASSCE 2002)

A. y = x2 + x – 6
B. y = x2 – x – 6
C. y = x2 – x + 6
D. y = x2 + x + 6

4. 



Above is the graph of the relation y = ax2 + bx + c, where a, b, c are constants. Use the graph to determine the values of constants a, b, and c ¡n the relation using the values of the coordinates P and Q and hence write down the relation illustrated in the graph. (WASSCE 2002)

A. 6 + x – 2x2 = 0
B. 4 + x – x2 = 0
C. 6 + x – 2x2 = 0
D. 4 - x – 2x2 = 0

5. 


Solve the equation 3y2 = 27y (WASSCE 2000)

A. y = 0 or 3
B. y = 0 or 9
C. y = -3 or 3
D. y = 3 or 9

 

 

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