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CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Fractional Equations

Review CAIE IGCSE Mathematics fractional equations through common denominators, algebraic fractions, resulting quadratics and cost or rate contexts.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Mathematics 0580
Level
Extended

Exam points

  • clear algebraic denominators by multiplying through by the common denominator
  • reduce fractional equations to linear or quadratic equations before solving
  • form fractional equations from shared-cost or time-rate word problem contexts

E2.5.3 Solve fractional equations question 1

[Maximum number: 3]

Solve the equations.

5x+3=3x+5\frac{5}{x+3}=\frac{3}{x+5}x=

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