JAMB Mathematics 2007 Question 28

Question 28

Surds

Find y, if √12 − √147 + y√3 = 0.

  1. A.5
  2. B.1
  3. C.7
  4. D.3
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Answer: A (5)

Explanation

√12 = 2√3 and √147 = 7√3, so 2√3 − 7√3 + y√3 = 0 and y = 5.