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WAEC Mathematics 2025 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 51 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If x=3 and y=-1, evaluate 2(x^2 - y^3).

  • A. 24
  • B. 22
  • C. 20Correct
  • D. 16

Explanation

2(x^2-y^3) = 2(3^2-(-1)^3) = 2(9-(-1)) = 2(9+1) = 2(10) = 20.

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