Paper 1 · Algebra ⏱ Tested in 4 exam questions since 2019 Lesson 4 of 23

Algebra 4 – Revision of Junior Cert fractions

You’ll learn

  • Add and subtract algebraic fractions over a common denominator
  • Divide algebraic fractions by flipping the second fraction and multiplying
  • Rationalise a surd denominator by multiplying by its conjugate
  • Solve rational equations by clearing fractions, then solving what remains

Most recent exam questions

  • 2024 P1 Q1(b)
  • 2022 P1 Q2(b) — deferred
  • 2020 P1 Q7(b)(i)
  • 2019 P1 Q1(b)
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