Mathematics · May / June 2026 · Paper 42 · Question 9
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Solve the equation. w w 4 8 3 2 3 Ë ¦ Ä w ¦ [3]
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7.2, 7 1 5 or 36 5 [3]
M1 for eliminating fractions Allow
M1 for equation with both sides over e.g. 3(w + 8) = 4(2w – 3) or better common denominator. Allow recovery from omission of brackets.
M1 for reaching 24 + 12 = 8w – 3w or better FT M1 dep on equation of form aw + b = cw + d (a, b, c, d ≠ 0) their first step in eliminating fractions
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