JAMB Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

If the midpoint of (2,x) and (y,2) has respective values of x and y as

• A. A. 2, 6Correct
• B. B. 3, 6
• C. C. 4, 3
• D. D. 6, 4

Explanation

Midpoint formula: (2+y)/2=4, (x+2)/2=2. Solving gives y=6, x=2.

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