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4024/11 May/Jun 2020, Question 26: Algebraic Fractions

Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 11 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 4 marks

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The question, in short

Combine the difference of the two algebraic fractions into one fraction and reduce it to simplest form.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 1Common denominator (x + 4)(3x − 2)
  2. 2Numerator = (2x + 3)(3x − 2) − 5(x + 4)
  3. 3= 6x² − 4x + 9x − 6 − 5x − 20
  4. 4= 6x² − 26
  5. 5Answer = (6x² − 26)/((x + 4)(3x − 2))

Answer(6x²−26)/((x + 4)(3x − 2))

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