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3 marksSimplifying Algebraic Fractions

CSEC Mathematics · January 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)

This section covers algebraic simplification, evaluation, and factorization, as well as problem-solving with linear equations.

Simplify, expressing your answer as a single fraction: 2m/n - 5m/(3n).

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  1. 2(b)If a * b = a² - b, evaluate 5 * 2.[1 mark]
  2. 2(c)Factorize completely 3x - 6y + x² - 2xy.[2 marks]
  3. 2(d)(i)State, in terms of x, the length of EACH of the pieces.[2 marks]
  4. 2(d)(ii)Write an expression, in terms of x, to represent the sum of the lengths of the three pieces of drinking straw.[1 mark]
  5. 2(d)(iii)Hence, calculate the value of x.[3 marks]

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