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WAEC Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Ada draws the graphs of y=x²−x−2 and y=2x−1 on the same axes. Which of these equations is she solving?

  • A. x²−x−3=0
  • B. x²−3x−1=0Correct
  • C. x²−3x−3=0
  • D. x²+3x−1=0

Explanation

At the point(s) of intersection, x²−x−2 = 2x−1, so x²−x−2−2x+1=0, giving x²−3x−1=0.

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