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Solving Equations with Algebraic Fractions

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In this video you'll learn about equations with algebraic fractions for GCSE Maths, with worked examples and the mistakes examiners report. By the end you'll be able to solve an equation containing algebraic fractions by multiplying through to clear the denominators.

What it covers

  1. 0:50 This is video eight of eight in our chapter on quadratic and simultaneous equations
  2. 4:18 Algebraic denominators
  3. 6:13 The taxi finished
  4. 8:21 Exam technique
  5. 9:33 Your turn now, with the whole method in your hands
  6. 11:17 What's next

Key words

For: Cambridge IGCSE 0580

On the specification

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Cambridge IGCSE 0580E2.5Construct expressions, equations and formulas.
For teachers

This GCSE Maths lesson teaches solving equations with algebraic fractions. By the end, students should be able to solve an equation containing algebraic fractions by multiplying through to clear the denominators. It works through two worked examples and the mistakes examiners report.