Mathematics Practice Test – Coordinate Geometry

If the midpoint of (2, x) and (y, 2) is (4, 2), the respective values of x and y are _____ (JAMB 2017)

A. 2, 6
B. 3, 6
C. 4, 3
D. 6, 4

Find the value of x for which the function f(x) = 3x² – x – 6 is minimum. (JAMB 2017)

A.      B.      C.      D.

Find the equation of a line perpendicular to the line 2y = 5x + 4 which passes through (4, 2). (JAMB 2011)

A. 5y – 2x – 18 = 0
B. 5y – 2x + 18 = 0
C. 5y + 2x – 2 = 0
D. 5y + 2x – 18 = 0

Find the gradient of the line passing through the points P(1, 1) and Q(2, 5). (JAMB 2010)

A. 5     B. 4     C. 3     D. 2

Which of the equations below represents the equation for a line passing through the point (-3, 2) and parallel to 4x – y = 7.

A. y – 4x – 14 = 0
B. y + 4x – 14 = 0
C. y – 4x + 14 = 0
D. y – 4x + 12 = 0