Question 7

(a) Given that \(p = x + ym^{3}\), find m in terms of p, x and y.

(b) Using the method of completing the square, find the roots of the equation \(x^{2} - 6x + 7 = 0\), correct to 1 decimal place.

(c) The product of two consecutive positive odd numbers is 195. By constructing a quadratic equation and solving it, find the two numbers.

Theory

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Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Mathematics
Year
1995
Question no.
#7
Type
Theory

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