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CSEC Mathematics · January 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 2(c)

Given that y varies inversely as x, use the values of x and y from the following table to calculate the value of a.

Given that y varies inversely as x, use the values of x and y from the table to calculate the value of a.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Calculate the value of r when p = 6 and q = 12.[4 marks]
  2. 2(a)(ii)Rearrange the formula to make q the subject.[4 marks]
  3. 2(b)(i)Factorize completely 3g - 3t + 2mg - 2mt.[6 marks]
  4. 2(b)(ii)Factorize completely 3x² + 2x - 8.[6 marks]
  5. 2(b)(iii)Factorize completely 3x² - 27.[6 marks]

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