| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | C3 (Core Mathematics 3) |
| Marks | 6 |
| 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 x²-9, finding a common denominator, and simplifying. It involves multiple steps but uses routine C3 techniques with no novel insight required, making it slightly above average difficulty for typical A-level work. |
| Spec | 1.02k Simplify rational expressions: factorising, cancelling, algebraic division |
Express $\frac{x}{(x+1)(x+3)} + \frac{x+12}{x^2-9}$ as a single fraction in its simplest form. [6]
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel C3 Q2 [6]}}