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A-LevelMathematicsAlgebra9709/33 · May/June 2024 · Q55 Marks

Express (6x² - 2x + 2) / ((x-1)(2x+1)) in partial fractions.

  1. Express (6x² - 2x + 2) / ((x-1)(2x+1)) in partial fractions.[5]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] State or imply the form A + B/(x-1) + C/(2x+1)
  2. [M1] Use a correct method for finding a constant
  3. [A1] Obtain one of A = 3, B = 2 and C = -3
  4. [A1] Obtain a second value
  5. [A1] Obtain a third value

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Topic
Algebra, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, May/June 2024 Paper 3 Variant 3, question 5.

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