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2 marksSimplifying Algebraic Expressions

CSEC Mathematics · January 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 2(d)(i)

Students sell donuts in small and large boxes. A small box contains x donuts, and a large box contains (2x + 3) donuts. They sold 8 small boxes and 5 large boxes.

Write an expression in terms of x to represent the TOTAL number of donuts sold.

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  1. 2(a)Simplify (2x/5 - x/3), expressing your answer as a single fraction.[2 marks]
  2. 2(b)Factorise completely a²b + 2ab.[1 mark]
  3. 2(c)Express p as the subject of the formula q = (p² - r) / t.[3 marks]
  4. 2(d)(ii)a)Calculate the number of donuts in a small box.[4 marks]
  5. 2(d)(ii)b)Calculate the number of donuts in a large box.[1 mark]

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