BECE Mathematics 2025 Objective — Question 82

Question 82 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

(Fig. 2.4) Find the value of x.

• A. −4
• B. −2
• C. 2
• D. 4Correct

Explanation

Opposite sides of a rectangle are equal: x+3y = 2x+y → x = 2y; 8−y = x+y → x = 8−2y. So 2y = 8−2y → y = 2, x = 4.

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