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WAEC Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If a = 3, and b = −7, find the value of [5b+(a+b)²]/(a−b)².

  • A. 0.51
  • B. 0.19
  • C. −0.19Correct
  • D. −0.51

Explanation

5b+(a+b)² = 5(−7)+(3+(−7))² = −35+16 = −19. (a−b)² = (3−(−7))² = 100. Result = −19/100 = −0.19.

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