BECE Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 84

Question 84 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Simplify (p+2)/3 - 3p/5.

A. (4p + 10)/15
B. (-4p - 10)/15
C. (-4p + 10)/15Correct
D. (5p + 10)/15
E. (5p - 10)/15

Explanation

The common denominator is 15: (5(p + 2) - 3(3p))/15 = (5p + 10 - 9p)/15 = (-4p + 10)/15.

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