| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | C2 (Core Mathematics 2) |
| Marks | 7 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Partial Fractions |
| Type | Simplify algebraic fractions by addition or subtraction |
| Difficulty | Standard +0.3 This is a standard partial fractions/algebraic fractions question requiring factorization of denominators, finding a common denominator, and simplifying. It involves multiple steps (factoring x²+2x and x²-4, combining fractions, simplifying numerator) but uses routine C2 techniques without requiring novel insight or particularly complex algebraic manipulation. |
| Spec | 1.02k Simplify rational expressions: factorising, cancelling, algebraic division |
Express $\frac{3}{x^2 + 2x} + \frac{x - 4}{x^2 - 4}$ as a single fraction in its simplest form. [7]
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel C2 Q4 [7]}}