Combining algebraic fractions

Combining algebraic fractions

Secondary 2
4 marks
TGM Original Questions

Express each expression as a single fraction in its simplest form.

  1. \(\dfrac5{x-y}+\dfrac3{2y-2x}\), where \(x\ne y\).[2]
  2. \(\dfrac6{9p^2-4}-\dfrac2{3p+2}\), where \(p\ne\pm\frac23\).[2]

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Answer:(a) \(\frac7{2(x-y)}\). (b) \(\frac{2(5-3p)}{(3p-2)(3p+2)}\).

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