(a) Make d the subject of the formula \(S = \frac{n}{2}[2a + (n - 1)

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 1996

(a) Make d the subject of the formula \(S = \frac{n}{2}[2a + (n - 1) d]\).

(b) (i)area of circumstances

In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle, A, B and P are points on the circumference. Prove that < AOB = 2 < APB.

(ii)area of circumstances

Find the angles x, v and z in the diagram.

Explanation

(a) \(S = \frac{n}{2} [2a + (n - 1)d]\)

\(2S = n[2a + (n - 1) d]\)

\(\frac{2S}{n} = 2a + (n - 1)d\)

\(\frac{2S}{n} - 2a = (n - 1) d\)

\(d = \frac{\frac{2S}{n} - 2a}{(n - 1)}\)

= \(\frac{2S - 2an}{n(n - 1)}\)

(b)diagram showing solution of area of isosceles triangle

(i) Given: circle ABP

To prove < AOB = 2 < APB

Construction : Join PO produced to Q.

Proof : /OA/ = /OB/ (radii)

\(\therefore x_{1} = x_{2} \) (base angles of isosceles triangle)

\(\therefore < AOQ = x_{1} + x_{2}\) (exterior angle of triangle AOP)

\(\therefore < AOQ = 2x_{2} (x_{1} = x_{2})\)

Similarly, < AOB = < BOQ - < AOQ.

= \(2y_{2} - 2x_{2} = 2(y_{2} - x_{2}) = 2 \times < APB\)

\(\therefore < AOB = 2 < APB.\)

(ii) \(z = 2x \) (angle subtended at the centre)

\(z = 2(126°) = 252°\)

\(\therefore x = 360° - 252° = 108°\)

\(\therefore y = \frac{1}{2} \times 108° = 54°\)

\(x = 108° ; y = 54° ; z = 252°\)



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