Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Mathematics Question 14

Practice objective / multiple choice question 14 from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 14 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • MATHEMATICS • objective

The quadratic equation \(2x^{2}-(p+5)x+(p-2)=0\) has roots that are reciprocals of each other. Find \(p\) and then compute the sum of the squares of the two roots. Express the final answer as an improper fraction.

Answer Options

A. 69/4
Correct Answer B. 73/4
C. 73/2
D. 71/4
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
73/4

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Mathematics Question 14. It is a objective / multiple choice question from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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