| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | C3 (Core Mathematics 3) |
| Marks | 4 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Partial Fractions |
| Type | Simplify algebraic fractions by multiplication or division |
| Difficulty | Moderate -0.5 This is a straightforward algebraic fraction question requiring factorization of quadratics and simplification. The steps are routine: factor numerators and denominators, cancel common factors. It's slightly easier than average as it follows a standard template with no conceptual challenges beyond basic factorization skills. |
| Spec | 1.02k Simplify rational expressions: factorising, cancelling, algebraic division |
Express as a single fraction in its simplest form
$$\frac{x^2 - 8x + 15}{x^2 - 9} \times \frac{2x^2 + 6x}{(x - 5)^2}$$
[4]
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