JSS2 Mathematics Examination

Answer all questions. Choose the correct option (A, B, C, or D).

Solving Equations
1. 1. Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 14.

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2. 2. If 2x - 7 = 9, what is the value of x?

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3. 3. Solve: 5x - 3 = 2x + 6.

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4. 4. If x/3 = 7, what is x?

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5. 5. Solve: 2(x - 4) = 3x + 2.

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6. 6. Find y if y + 8 = 14.

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7. 7. Solve: 4(2x - 1) = 12.

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8. 8. If 5x + 2 = 3x + 8, then x is

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9. 9. Solve: (3x/4) = 6.

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10. 10. If 2x + 1 = 9, then x is

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Basic Signs and Properties of Linear Equations

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12. 12. The equality sign (=) in an equation means

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13. 13. What is the coefficient of x in the equation 4x - 3 = 5?

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14. 14. If y = 2x + 3, what is y when x = 2?

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15. 15. Which of these is a linear equation?

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Graph of Cartesian Plane

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17. 17. The coordinates of the origin are

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18. 18. The point (3, -2) lies in which quadrant?

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19. 19. Which of these equations represents a straight line?

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20. 20. If y = 3x + 2, what is y when x = 1?

Using Graph to Solve Real-Life Situations

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22. 22. If a car moves at a constant speed, the graph of distance against time is

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23. 23. On a graph, the cost of 1kg of rice is represented by the slope of the line. What does a
steeper slope mean?

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24. 24. In a linear graph, if y = 4x, what happens when x increases?

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25. 25. The point where a line crosses the y-axis is called

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Plane Figures and Shapes / Scale Drawing

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27. 27. What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

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28. 28. A rectangle has opposite sides that are

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29. 29. What type of shape is a cube?

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30. 30. What is the perimeter of a square with a side of 5cm?

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Quantitative Aptitude
31. 31. A man buys a shirt for ₦2000 and sells it for ₦2500. His profit is

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32. 32. Find the simple interest on ₦5000 for 2 years at 5% per annum.

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33. 33. A train moves at 60km/h. How far does it travel in 2 hours?
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34. 34. If a box contains 12 apples and 3 are rotten, what fraction is good?

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35. 35. A worker earns ₦500 per day. How much does he earn in 5 days?

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1. Define the terms coefficient, constant, and variable in a linear equation.

2. What are the properties of equality, and how are they used in solving linear
equations?

3. What is the difference between an identity equation and a conditional equation?

4. How can you determine whether an equation has no solution, one solution, or
infinitely many solutions?

5. Explain how to solve a linear equation involving fractions or decimals.

Graph of Cartesian Plane

1. What are the x-axis and y-axis in a Cartesian coordinate system?

2. Define the terms quadrants, origin, and ordered pairs in the Cartesian plane.

3. How do you plot the point (-3, 5) on a Cartesian plane?

5. What is the equation of a straight line, and how do you determine the slope and y-
intercept from it?

Using Graph to Solve Real-Life Situations

1. How can a linear graph be used to determine the cost of a taxi fare based on distance
traveled?

2. Describe how graphs are used to represent supply and demand in economics.

3. How can temperature changes over a day be represented using a line graph?

4. Explain how a graph can be used to predict future values in business or finance.

5. What are some limitations of using graphs to solve real-life problems?

Plane Figures and Shapes

1. Define polygon and give three examples.

2. What is the difference between a regular and irregular polygon?

3. Explain the properties of a parallelogram and how they differ from a rectangle.

4. How can the area of a triangle be determined using its base and height?

5. What is the difference between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes?