Algebra — JAMB Mathematics Past Questions
Algebra is one topic inside the JAMB Mathematics syllabus, and drilling it on its own is usually faster than revising the whole subject again. Below: which JAMB years have examined it, then real Algebra questions with worked answers.
When JAMB examined Algebra
Algebra questions appear in our bank for the JAMB years below. This is taken from the questions themselves, not from a syllabus outline — so if a year is listed, this topic was genuinely examined that year.
A topic that keeps reappearing is a topic JAMB keeps testing. Newer years matter most, because question style drifts.
Try Algebra questions
Real Mathematics questions tagged to Algebra. The first is worked through completely so you can see how our explanations read — the rest you can attempt now and check inside the app.
Instruction: Choose the correct option.\n\nIf \(p(x) = 7x^3 - 12x^2 + 4\) and \(q(x) = -3x^4 + x^3 - 6x^2 - 4x + 8\), find \((p + q)(x)\).
- A -3x^4 + 8x^3 - 18x^2 - 4x + 12
- B -3x^4 + 8x^3 - 18x^2 + 4x + 12
- C -3x^4 + 8x^3 - 18x^2 - 4x - 12
- D -3x^4 + 8x^3 - 18x^2 + 4x - 12
Answer: A
Add like terms:\n\(-3x^4 + (7x^3 + x^3) = -3x^4 + 8x^3\)\n\(-12x^2 - 6x^2 = -18x^2\)\n\(-4x\)\n\(4 + 8 = 12\)\nFinal: \(-3x^4 + 8x^3 -18x^2 - 4x + 12\)
Instruction: Choose the correct option.\n\nIf \(T\) partly varies inversely as \(P\) and directly as \(U\), formulate the relationship.
- A T = k \cdot \frac{AU}{B}
- B T = \frac{kP}{AU}
- C T = kP + AU
- D T = \frac{kA}{T \text{ and } U}
Answer and full explanation are inside the app.
Check the answerDetermine basic solutions of \(2\cos^2 d+\cos d-1=0\)
- A \(\pi\)
- B \(2\pi\)
- C \(\tfrac{\pi}{3}\)
- D \(\pi\pi\)
Answer and full explanation are inside the app.
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Algebra in JAMB Mathematics: common questions
Are Algebra questions free?
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Is Algebra really examined?
Yes. Algebra appears in our bank across 10 JAMB years, taken from the questions themselves rather than a syllabus outline.
Can I practise Algebra on its own?
Yes. JambUp lets you filter Mathematics questions to a single topic, so you can drill Algebra until it stops costing you marks, then move on to the next weak area.