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BECE Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 90

Question 90 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Simplify (x + 3)/3 + (x − 3)/4.

  • A. (7 − 3x)/4
  • B. (7x − 3)/4
  • C. (7x + 3)/4
  • D. (7x + 3)/12Correct
  • E. (7x − 3)/12

Explanation

LCD = 12: [4(x + 3) + 3(x − 3)]/12 = (4x + 12 + 3x − 9)/12 = (7x + 3)/12.

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