Topical Test 1

1.

By using the graphical method, find the solution set of the inequality

2x
.
3
[7 marks]

2.

A sequence of 20 numbers has the fifth term as 15 and the last term as 600.
(a)

Find the first term, a and the common difference, d.

[4 marks]

(b)

If the smallest term in the series which exceeds 270 is the pth term, find the
value of p.

2 x

3 and

3.

Given

[4 marks]

h
2
2

2 ,

3 y
dengan Q = R.

Find the values of x, y and h.

[3 marks]

Hence, show that the matrix Q is non-singular.

[4 marks]