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

  • The x should be divided by 3
  • The 3 was not multiplied by 4
  • The plus sign should become minus
  • There is no mistake
  • The 3 was not multiplied by 4

What type of equation is 4x – 5 = -13?

  • Identity: true for every x
  • One solution: x = -2
  • One solution: x = -1
  • No solution
  • One solution: x = -2

The length of a rectangle is 7 cm more than its width. If the perimeter is 34 cm, what is the width?

  • 5 cm
  • 8 cm
  • 12 cm
  • 5 cm