4024/11 Oct/Nov 2024, Question 26: Solving Linear Equations
Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 11 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 4 marks
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The question, in short
Solve the equation x/(x − 1) − 3/(2x − 1) = 1, showing working for full marks.
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Solution · 4 marks
- 1Multiply by (x − 1)(2x − 1): x(2x − 1) − 3(x − 1) = (x − 1)(2x − 1)
- 22x² − x − 3x + 3 = 2x² − 2x − x + 1
- 3−4x + 3 = −3x + 1
- 4x = 2
Answer2
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