| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | C3 (Core Mathematics 3) |
| Marks | 5 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Partial Fractions |
| Type | Simplify algebraic fractions by addition or subtraction |
| Difficulty | Standard +0.3 This is a straightforward algebraic manipulation question requiring finding a common denominator and simplifying. While it involves multiple steps (5 marks), it's a routine exercise in fraction arithmetic with no conceptual difficulty beyond basic algebra—slightly easier than the typical C3 question which would involve partial fractions decomposition rather than just combining fractions. |
| Spec | 1.02k Simplify rational expressions: factorising, cancelling, algebraic division |
Express $\frac{y + 3}{(y + 1)(y + 2)} - \frac{y + 1}{(y + 2)(y + 3)}$ as a single fraction in its simplest form. [5]
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel C3 Q15 [5]}}