ECZ 2010 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 1 — Algebra

Question from ECZ 2010 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 1

(a) Factorise completely 5 - 20x2.[2]

Verified working — step 1

Take out the common factor 5 first.

(b) Solve the equation 2(2x - 5) + 2 = x + 7.[3]

Verified working — step 1

Expand the bracket: 2(2x - 5) = 4x - 10.

(c) Express 21 - 3x + 45 + x as a single fraction in its simplest form.[3]

Verified working — step 1

Common denominator (1 - 3x)(5 + x).

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