Algebra 10
4 marks · NormalSimplify the following algebraic fraction as much as possible:
Simplify the following algebraic fraction as much as possible:
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(a) 2 - \frac{5}{2y} \quad \text{or} \quad \frac{2y-5}{y}\ or\ \frac{4y-10}{4y}
(b) \frac{3x}{2y} \quad \text{or equivalent fully simplified form}
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Marking points
M1 (a) · 1 mark · Factors numerator and/or denominator, or partially simplifies the first fraction.
A1 (a) · 1 mark · Fully simplifies to or equivalent.
M2 (b) · 1 mark · Cancels common factors in the numerator and denominator of the second fraction.
A2 (b) · 1 mark · Fully simplifies the second part to or equivalent.
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a) or split:
b)