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 plus sign should become minus
  • The 3 was not multiplied by 4

What type of equation is 3x + 5 = 3x + 7?

  • Identity: true for every value of x
  • One solution: x = 0
  • No solution
  • No solution

The length of a rectangle is 9 cm more than its width. If the perimeter is 66 cm, what is the width?

  • 21 cm
  • 16 cm
  • 12 cm
  • 12 cm



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

  • There is no mistake
  • The bases are different
  • Unlike powers were added as if multiplying
  • The answer should be x^6
  • Unlike powers were added as if multiplying


What type of equation is 5x – 2 = 5x + 1?

  • No solution
  • Identity: true for every value of x
  • One solution: x = 3
  • One solution: x = 0
  • No solution