WAEC Further Mathematics 2017 Question 8

Question 8

Polynomials

Given that (6x + m)/(2x2 + 7x − 15) = 4/(x + 5) − 2/(2x − 3), find the value of m.

  1. A.20
  2. B.12
  3. C.−10
  4. D.−22
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Answer: D (−22)

Explanation

6x + m = 4(2x − 3) − 2(x + 5) = 6x − 22, so m = −22.