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WAEC Mathematics 2018 Objective — Question 34

Question 34 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Solve the equation 2x² − x − 6 = 0

A. x=−3/2 or 2Correct
B. x=−2 or 3/2
C. x=−3 or 2
D. x=3 or −2

Explanation

Factorising: (2x+3)(x−2)=0 → x=−3/2 or x=2.

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