| Exam Board | OCR |
|---|---|
| Module | C4 (Core Mathematics 4) |
| Marks | 4 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Partial Fractions |
| Type | Simplify algebraic fractions by addition or subtraction |
| Difficulty | Moderate -0.5 This is a straightforward algebraic fractions question requiring finding a common denominator and simplifying. It involves routine manipulation with no conceptual difficulty beyond standard C4 techniques, making it slightly easier than average since it's purely procedural with no problem-solving element. |
| Spec | 1.02k Simplify rational expressions: factorising, cancelling, algebraic division |
Express
$$\frac{5x}{(x-4)(x+1)} + \frac{3}{(x-2)(x+1)}$$
as a single fraction in its simplest form. [4]
\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR C4 Q1 [4]}}