1.

Which of the following is the solution set of the

equation x2-3x-18 = 0

a. (3, -6)
b. (6, -3)
c. (18, -1)
d. (-18, 1)

Ans: (6, -3)

Solution:
A. Find the factors of the last digit (-18) that when subtracted
can give the coefficient of the middle term (-3). Among the
choices (3,-6) will give you an output of -3, so the solution
set of the equation will be (x+3) (x-6).

x-6=0; x= 6 ; x+3=0; x= -3

B. For reverse engineering substitute the given choices as the

value of x on the given equation.

X2-3x-18=0 ; (6)2-3(6)-18=0 ; (-3)2-3(-3)-18=0

2. The next term in the progression 2, 12, 72, 432 is …

a. 864
b. 1728
c. 2592
d. 3456

Ans: 2592
Solution:
A. This is a geometric progression with a common ration of 6.
The next term is obtained by multiplying the previous term
by 6 so next to 432 is 432x6=2592.

3. Solve for x in the equation 3 lnx = 8

a. e^ (8/3)
b. e^ (3/8)
c. e^ (4/3)
d. e^ (3/4)

Ans: 2592
Solution:
A. This is a geometric progression with a common ration of 6.
The next term is obtained by multiplying the previous term
by 6 so next to 432 is 432x6=2592