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2002

Mathematics

JAMB

Find the maximum value of y in the equation y = 1 - 2x - 3x2

A.

5/4

B.

5/3

C.

3/4

D.

4/3

Correct Answer: 4/3

Explanation

Tn=a+(n−1)d (nth term of an AP). T9=5T5 a+8d=5(a+4d)⟹a+8d=5a+20d 5a−a+20d−8d=0⟹4a+12d=0 a+3d=0

Tn=a+(n−1)d (nth term of an AP). T9=5T5 a+8d=5(a+4d)⟹a+8d=5a+20d 5a−a+20d−8d=0⟹4a+12d=0 a+3d=0
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