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JSCE Mathematics 2024 Objective — Question 74

Question 74 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If a = (5b + 8)/(b - 5), find the value of a when b = 2.

  • A. -6Correct
  • B. 7
  • C. 5
  • D. -9

Explanation

a = (5 x 2 + 8) / (2 - 5) = 18 / -3 = -6.

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