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Post-UTME Mathematics 2013 Objective — Question 76

Question 76 of 100 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If 2x²-px+6=(2x-6)(x-1), then p is equal to

  • A. -8
  • B. 4
  • C. 8Correct
  • D. -4

Explanation

(2x-6)(x-1)=2x²-8x+6, so -p=-8, p=8.

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