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WAEC Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 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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What value of p will make (x²−4x+p) a perfect square?

  • A. −2
  • B. 16Correct
  • C. 4
  • D. −8

Explanation

For a perfect square trinomial x²−4x+p, we need p=(−4/2)²=4²=16.

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