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BECE Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 78

Question 78 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Simplify (x² − 1) − (x + 2)².

  • A. −(4x − 5)
  • B. 3x + 4
  • C. 4x + 1
  • D. −(4x + 5)Correct
  • E. 5x + 3

Explanation

x² − 1 − (x² + 4x + 4) = −4x − 5 = −(4x + 5).

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