A student solves 3(x + 4) as 3x + 4. What is the mistake?

  • The 3 was not multiplied by 4
  • The x should be divided by 3
  • The 3 was not multiplied by 4


The length of a rectangle is 9 cm more than its width. If the perimeter is 74 cm, what is the width?

  • 14 cm
  • 23 cm
  • 14 cm


A student says x^2 + x^3 = x^5. What is the mistake?

  • The answer should be x^6
  • Unlike powers were added as if multiplying
  • The bases are different
  • Unlike powers were added as if multiplying