WAEC SSCE - Further Mathematics - 2022

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.

The probability that a student will graduate from college is 0.4. If 3 students are selected from the college, what is the probability that at least one student will graduate?

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To find the probability that at least one student will graduate, we can calculate the probability that no student will graduate and then subtract that from 1. The probability that a student will not graduate from college is 1 - 0.4 = 0.6. So, the probability that none of the three selected students will graduate is: 0.6 * 0.6 * 0.6 = 0.216 Therefore, the probability that at least one student will graduate is: 1 - 0.216 = 0.784 So, the answer is 0.78. In summary, the probability that at least one student will graduate from college given that 3 students are selected is 0.784 or 0.78, which is obtained by subtracting the probability that none of the three students will graduate from 1.

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) $\mathrm{<br>}$

θ = 36.87º
θ = 37º

The equation of a circle is given as 2x2 ${}^2$ + 2y2 ${}^2$ - x - 3y - 41 = 0. Find the coordinates of its centre.

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2x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ + 2y2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ - x - 3y - 41

standard equation of circle
(x-a)2 ${}^2$ + (x-b)2 ${}^2$ = r2 ${}^2$
General form of equation of a circle.
x2 ${}^2$ + y2 ${}^2$ + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
a = -g, b = -f., r2 = g2 + f2 - c
the centre of the circle is (a,b)
comparing the equation with the general form of equation of circle.
2x2 ${}^2$ + 2y2 ${}^2$ - x - 3y - 41

= x2 ${}^2$ + y2 ${}^2$ + 2gx + 2fy + c
2x2 ${}^2$ + 2y2 ${}^2$ - x - 3y - 41 = 0
divide through by 2

g = −14 $\frac{<br>}{}$ ; 2g = −12 $\frac{<br>}{}$

f = −34 $\frac{<br>}{}$ ; 2f = −32 $\frac{<br>}{}$

a = -g  → - −14 $\frac{-}{}$ ; = 14 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

b = -f → - (\frac{-3}{4}\) = (\frac{3}{4}\)

therefore the centre is (14 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$, 34 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{\mathrm{<br>}}$)

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

The length of the line joining points (x,4) and (-x,3) is 7 units. Find the value of x.

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The problem provides us with two points, (x, 4) and (-x, 3), and tells us that the distance between them is 7 units. We need to find the value of x that satisfies this condition. To find the distance between two points, we can use the distance formula: d = sqrt((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2) where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are the coordinates of the two points, and d is the distance between them. Using this formula, we can calculate the distance between the given points: d = sqrt((-x - x)^2 + (3 - 4)^2) d = sqrt(4x^2 + 1) We are given that this distance is equal to 7 units: sqrt(4x^2 + 1) = 7 To solve for x, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation. To do this, we will square both sides of the equation: 4x^2 + 1 = 49 Now we can solve for x: 4x^2 = 48 x^2 = 12 x = sqrt(12) = 2sqrt(3) Therefore, the value of x that satisfies the given conditions is 2sqrt(3), which is option D.

Given that P = (-4, -5) and Q = (2,3), express →PQ in the form (k,θ). where k is the magnitude and θ the bearing.

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To find →PQ, we need to subtract the coordinates of point P from those of point Q, giving us: →PQ = Q - P = (2-(-4), 3-(-5)) = (6, 8) The magnitude, or length, of →PQ is found using the distance formula: k = √(6² + 8²) = √100 = 10 To find the bearing θ, we use trigonometry. The tangent of θ is the ratio of the opposite side (the change in y-coordinates) to the adjacent side (the change in x-coordinates): tan θ = 8/6 = 4/3 Using a calculator, we can find that θ is approximately 53.13º. However, we need to adjust this value depending on which quadrant →PQ lies in. Since both x and y are positive, →PQ lies in the first quadrant, so we don't need to make any adjustments. Therefore: θ = 53.13º So the vector →PQ can be expressed in the form (k,θ) as: (10 units, 53.13º) Therefore, the correct answer is (a) (10 units, 053º).

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 $\frac{-1}{2},8$)

A binary operation ∆ is defined on the set of real numbers R, by x∆y = x+y−xy4−−−−−−−−−√
, where x, yER. Find the value of 4∆3

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x∆y = x+y−xy4−−−−−−−−−√

4∆3 = 4+3−4∗34−−−−−−−−−√ $\sqrt{4+3-\frac{4\ast 3}{4}}$ 

= 4+3−3−−−−−−−−√ $\sqrt{4+3-3}$

= 4–√ $\sqrt{4}$

= 2.

A particle of mass 3kg moving along a straight line under the action of a F N, covers a line distance, d, at time, t, such that d = t2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ + 3t. Find the magnitude of F at time t.

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F = m * a

d = t2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ + 3t.

a = d2ddt2 $\frac{{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}}{}$

d[d]dt = 2t + 3

d2ddt2 = 2m/s2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$

a = 2m/s2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$

F = m * a

F = 3 × 2 = 6N 

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

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

Find the coefficient of x2 ${}^2$in the binomial expansion of (x+2x2)5

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(x+2x2)5 $<br>$

n = 5,  r = 4,  p = x  and q = 2x2 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{{\mathrm{<span\; style="font-weight:\; var(--bs-body-font-weight);"><br></span>}}^{}}$

5C4 ${}_4$x4 ${}^4$ (2x2 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$)1 = 5C4 ${}_4$ 2x4x2 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

5C4 ${}_4$ 2x2 ${}^2$ = 5![5−4]!4! $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ * 2x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$

5∗4!4!∗2x2 $\frac{5\ast 4!}{4!}\ast 2{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}$ = 5 * 2x2 ${}^2$ = 10x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$

The coefficient is 10.

(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

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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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)".

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.

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

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

If α and β are roots of x2 ${}^2$ + mx - n = 0, where m and n are constants, form the

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x2 ${}^2$ + mx - n = 0

a = 1, b = m, c = -n

α + β = −ba $\frac{<br>}{}$ = −m1 $\frac{<br>}{}$ = -m

αβ = ca $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ = −n1 $\frac{<br>}{}$ = -n

the roots are = 1α $\frac{1}{\alpha }$ and 1β $\frac{1}{\beta }$

sum of the roots = 1α $\frac{1}{\alpha }$ + 1β $\frac{1}{\beta }$

1α $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ + 1β $\frac{\mathrm{<span\; style="word-spacing:\; normal;\; font-weight:\; var(--bs-body-font-weight);"><span\; style="font-weight:\; var(--bs-body-font-weight);"> = </span></span>}}{}$α+βαβ $\frac{<br>}{}$

α + β = -m
αβ = -n

α+βαβ $\frac{<br>}{}$ 

product of the roots = 1α $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ * 1β $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

1α $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ + 1β $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ = 1αβ $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$ → 

x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ - (sum of roots)x + (product of roots)
x2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ - ( m/n )x + ( 1/-n ) = 0
multiply through by n
nx2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ - mx - 1 = 0

If log10(3x+1)+log104=log10(9x+2)
, find the value of x 

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Explanation

log10(3x+1)+log104=log10(9x+2) $\mathrm{<br>}$

log104(3x+1)=log10(9x+2) $\mathrm{<br>}$

4(3x+1) = 9x + 2

12x -4 = 9x + 2

12x - 9x = 2 + 4

3x = 6

x = 2

If f(x-1) = x3 ${}^3$ + 3x2 ${}^2$ + 4x - 5, find f(2)

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x - 1 = 2
x = 3
f(2) = (3)3 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ + 3(3)2 ${}^{\mathrm{<br>}}$ + 4(3) - 5
f(2) = 27 + 27 + 12 - 5

= 61

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

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 $\frac{\mathrm{<br>}}{}$

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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.

Evaluate ∫0−1 ${<br>}_{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}$ (x + 1)(x - 2) dx

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∫0−1 ${\int }_{-1}^0$ (x + 1)(x - 2) dx

= ∫0−1 ${\int }_{-1}^0$ x2−x−2 ${\mathrm{<br>}}^{}$dx

Integrated x2−x−2 ${\mathrm{<br>}}^{}$ = x33−x22−2 $\frac{{\mathrm{<br>}}^{}}{}$

Express 4π2 radians in degrees.

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

= 144º

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