Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Algebraic fractions

Algebraic fractions — practice question

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Write the expression as a single fraction in its simplest form: $\frac{x - 5}{3} + \frac{6}{x + 2}$.

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This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Hence, $\frac{x^{2}-3x+8}{3(x+2)}$ or $\frac{x^{2}-3x+8}{3x+6}$

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