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Question 151
waec 2018

If \(\sin\theta = \frac{3}{5}, 0° < \theta < 90°\), evaluate \(\cos(180 - \theta)\).

A\(\frac{4}{5}\)
B\(\frac{3}{5}\)
C\(\frac{-3}{5}\)
D\(\frac{-4}{5}\)
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Question 152
waec 2018

The first term of a Geometric Progression (GP) is \(\frac{3}{4}\), If the product of the second and third terms of the sequence is 972, find its common ratio.

A3
B4
C6
D12
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Question 153
waec 2018

How many numbers greater than 150 can be formed from the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 without repetition?

A91
B191
C291
D391
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Question 154
waec 2018

If \(\begin{vmatrix}  k & k \\ 4 & k \end{vmatrix} + \begin{vmatrix}  2 & 3 \\ -1 & k \end{vmatrix} = 6\), find the value of the constant k, where k > 0.

A1
B2
C3
D4
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Question 155
waec 2018

The general term of an infinite sequence 9, 4, -1, -6,... is \(u_{r} = ar + b\). Find the values of a and b.

Aa = 5, b = 14
Ba = -5, b = 14
Ca = 5, b = -14
Da = -5, b = -14
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Question 156
waec 2018

Find the coefficient of \(x^{3}\) in the binomial expansion of \((x - \frac{3}{x^{2}})^{9}\).

A324
B252
C-252
D-324
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Question 157
waec 2018

Solve \(\log_{2}(12x - 10) = 1 + \log_{2}(4x + 3)\).

A4.75
B4.00
C1.75
D1.00
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Question 158
waec 2018

If \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) are the roots of the equation \(2x^{2} + 5x + n = 0\), such that \(\alpha\beta = 2\), find the value of n.

A-4
B-2
C2
D4
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Question 159
waec 2018

Resolve \(\frac{3x - 1}{(x - 2)^{2}}, x \neq 2\) into partial fractions.

A\(\frac{x}{2(x - 2)} - \frac{5}{(x - 2)^{2}}\)
B\(\frac{5}{(x - 2)} + \frac{x}{2(x - 2)^{2}}\)
C\(\frac{1}{2(x - 2)} + \frac{5x}{2(x- 2)^{2}}\)
D\(\frac{-1}{2(x - 2)} + \frac{8x}{2(x - 2)^{2}}\)
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Question 160
waec 2018

If \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) are the roots of \(2x^{2} - 5x + 6 = 0\), find the equation whose roots are \((\alpha + 1)\) and \((\beta + 1)\).

A\(2x^{2} - 9x + 15 = 0\)
B\(2x^{2} - 9x + 13 = 0\)
C\(2x^{2} - 9x - 13 = 0\)
D\(2x^{2} - 9x - 15 = 0\)
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Question 161
waec 2018

If \(\log_{3}a - 2 = 3\log_{3}b\), express a in terms of b.

A\(a = b^{3} - 3\)
B\(a = b^{3} - 9\)
C\(a = 9b^{3}\)
D\(a = \frac{b^{3}}{9}\)
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Question 162
waec 2018

\(P = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9}, Q = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12}, R = {2, 3, 5, 7, 11}\) are subsets of \(U = {1, 2, 3, ... , 12}\). Which of the following statements is true?

A\(Q \cap R = \varnothing\)
B\(R \subset P\)
C\((R \cap P) \subset (R \cap U)\)
D\(n(P' \cap R) = 2\)
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Question 163
waec 2018

If the polynomial \(f(x) = 3x^{3} - 2x^{2} + 7x + 5\) is divided by (x - 1), find the remainder.

A-17
B-7
C5
D13
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Question 164
waec 2018

If \(4x^{2} + 5kx + 10\) is a perfect square, find the value of k.

A\(\frac{5\sqrt{10}}{4}\)
B\(4\sqrt{10}\)
C\(5\sqrt{10}\)
D\(\frac{4\sqrt{10}}{5}\)
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Question 165
waec 2018

A binary operation * is defined on the set of real numbers, by \(a * b = \frac{a}{b} + \frac{b}{a}\). If \((\sqrt{x} + 1) * (\sqrt{x} - 1) = 4\), find the value of x. 

A6
B5
C4
D3
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Question 166
waec 2018

Given that \(f(x) = 3x^{2} -  12x + 12\) and \(f(x) = 3\), find the values of x.

A1, 3
B-1, -3
C1, -3
D-1, 3
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Question 167
waec 2018

Find the domain of \(g(x) = \frac{4x^{2} - 1}{\sqrt{9x^{2} + 1}}\)

A\({x : x \in R, x = \frac{1}{2}}\)
B\(x: x \in R, x\neq \frac{1}{3}\)
C\(x : x \in R, x = \frac{1}{3}\)
D\(x: x \in R\)
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Question 168
waec 2018

Simplify \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3} -1} + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3} + 1}\)

A\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B3
C\(2\sqrt{3}\)
D6
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Question 169
waec 2017

If \((2x^{2} - x - 3)\) is a factor of \(f(x) = 2x^{3} - 5x^{2} - x + 6\), find the other factor

A(x - 2)
B(x - 1)
C(x + 1)
D(x + \(\frac{3}{2}\))
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Question 170
waec 2017

If P = \({n^{2} + 1: n = 0,2,3}\) and Q = \({n + 1: n = 2,3,5}\), find P\(\cap\) Q.

A{5, 10}
B{4, 6}
C{1, 3}
D{ }
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