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Question 371
waec 2007

If \(f(x) = mx^{2} - 6x - 3\) and \(f'(1) = 12\), find the value of the constant m.

A9
B3
C-3
D-4
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Question 372
waec 2007

Evaluate \(\lim \limits_{x \to 3} \frac{x^{2} - 2x - 3}{x - 3}\)

A4
B3
C2
D0
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Question 373
waec 2007

Calculate in surd form, the value of \(\tan 15°\).

A\(2 + \sqrt{3}\)
B\(1 + \sqrt{3}\)
C\(\sqrt{3} - 1\)
D\(2 - \sqrt{3}\)
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Question 374
waec 2007

Two bodies of masses 8 kg and 5 kg travelling in the same direction with speeds x m/s and 2 m/s respectively collide. If after collision, they move together with a speed of 3.85 m/s, find, correct to the nearest whole number, the value of x.

A2
B5
C8
D13
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Question 375
waec 2007

Find the area of the circle whose equation is given as \(x^{2} + y^{2} - 4x + 8y + 11 = 0\).

A\(3\pi\)
B\(6\pi\)
C\(9\pi\)
D\(12\pi\)
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Question 376
waec 2007

Two vectors m and n are defined by \(m = 3i + 4j\) and \(n = 2i - j\). Find the angle between m and n.

A97.9°
B79.7°
C63.4°
D36.4°
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Question 377
waec 2007

Given that \(\log_{2} y^{\frac{1}{2}} = \log_{5} 125\), find the value of y.

A16
B25
C36
D64
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Question 378
waec 2007

The tangent to the curve \(y = 4x^{3} + kx^{2} - 6x + 4\) at the point P(1, m) is parallel to the x- axis, where k and m are constants. Determine the coordinates of P.

A(1, 2)
B(1, 1)
C(1, -1)
D(1, -2)
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Question 379
waec 2007

The tangent to the curve \(y = 4x^{3} + kx^{2} - 6x + 4\) at the point P(1, m) is parallel to the x- axis, where k and m are constants. Find the value of k.

A3
B2
C-3
D-2
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Question 380
waec 2007

Find the fourth term of the binomial expansion of \((x - k)^{5}\) in descending powers of x.

A\(10x^{3}k^{2}\)
B\(5x^{3}k^{2}\)
C\(-5x^{2}k^{3}\)
D\(-10x^{2}k^{3}\)
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Question 381
waec 2007

The binary operation * is defined on the set of R, of real numbers by \(x * y = 3x + 3y - xy, \forall x, y \in R\). Determine, in terms of x, the identity element of the operation.

A\(\frac{2x}{x - 3}, x \neq 3\)
B\(\frac{2x}{x + 3}, x \neq -3\)
C\(\frac{3x}{x - 3}, x \neq 3\)
D\(\frac{3x}{x + 3}, x \neq -3\)
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Question 382
waec 2007

Simplify \(\frac{\tan 80° - \tan 20°}{1 + \tan 80° \tan 20°}\)

A\(3\sqrt{2}\)
B\(2\sqrt{3}\)
C\(\sqrt{3}\)
D\(\sqrt{2}\)
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Question 383
waec 2007

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

A\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B\(\frac{1}{2}\sqrt{3}\)
C\(3\)
D\(2\sqrt{3}\)
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Question 384
waec 2007

The gradient of the line passing through the points P(4, 5) and Q(x, 9) is \(\frac{1}{2}\). Find the value of x.

A-4
B0
C4
D12
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Question 385
waec 2007

Two functions f and g are defined on the set R of real numbers by \(f : x \to 2x - 1\) and \(g : x \to x^{2} + 1\). Find the value of \(f^{-1} \circ g(3)\).

A12
B11
C\(\frac{11}{2}\)
D\(\frac{9}{2}\)
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Question 386
waec 2007

The sum of the first three terms of an Arithmetic Progression (A.P) is 18. If the first term is 4, find their product.

A130
B192
C210
D260
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Question 387
waec 2007

Which of the following is the same as \(\sin (270 + x)°\)?

A\(\sin x\)
B\(\tan x\)
C\(- \sin x \)
D\(- \cos x\)
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Question 388
waec 2007

Given that \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) are the roots of an equation such that \(\alpha + \beta = 3\) and \(\alpha \beta = 2\), find the equation.

A\(x^{2} - 3x + 2 = 0\)
B\(x^{2} - 2x + 3 = 0\)
C\(x^{2} - 3x - 2 = 0\)
D\(x^{2} - 2x - 3 = 0\)
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Question 389
waec 2007

Given that the straight lines \(kx - 5y + 6 = 0\) and \(mx + ny - 1 = 0\) are parallel, find a relationship connecting the constants m, n and k.

A5n - km = 0
Bkn + 5m = 0
C5n + km = 0
Dkn - 5m = 0
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Question 390
waec 2006

ABCD is a square. Forces of magnitude 14N, 4N, 2N and \(2\sqrt{2} N\) act along the sides AB, BC, CD and DA respectively. Find in Newtons, the magnitude of the resultant of the forces.

A14.11
B13.81
C12.06
D11.05
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