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4024/12 Oct/Nov 2023, Question 19: Algebraic Fractions

Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 12 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Combine the three algebraic fractions into one fraction in its simplest form.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Common denominator 16
  2. 2(2(x + 1) + 4 × 3x − 5x)/16
  3. 3= (2x + 2 + 12x − 5x)/16
  4. 4= (9x + 2)/16

Answer(9x + 2)/16

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