WAEC Mathematics 2021 Question 24

Question 24

Algebraic Expressions

If 2/(x − 3) − 3/(x − 2) = P/((x − 3)(x − 2)), find P.

  1. A.(5 − x)
  2. B.−(x + 5)
  3. C.(13 − x)
  4. D.−(5x − 13)
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A ((5 − x))

Explanation

P = 2(x − 2) − 3(x − 3) = 2x − 4 − 3x + 9 = 5 − x.