Algebra 2
3 marks · NormalSimplify the following algebraic fraction as much as possible:
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\frac{3b}{a}
Also accept: 3b/a; \frac{3b}{a}
Common mistakes: \frac{3a}{b}; \frac{b}{a}
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Marking points
M1 · 1 mark · Divides coefficients: 18 ÷ 6 = 3.
M2 · 1 mark · Divides and cancels powers of a and b correctly.
A1 · 1 mark · Final simplified answer is . (follow-through)
Worked solution
First, .
For the variables: , .
So, .