UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2021 (Model questions) Question 7

Question 7

Binary Operations

The operation * on the set ℝ of real number is defined by x * y = 3x + 2y − 1, find 3 * −1

  1. A.6
  2. B.−6
  3. C.9
  4. D.−9
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (6)

Explanation

3 * (−1) = 3(3) + 2(−1) − 1 = 9 − 2 − 1 = 6.