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

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


What type of equation is 6(x – 3) = 6x – 18?

  • No solution
  • Only true when x = -3
  • Identity: true for every value of x
  • One solution only
  • Identity: true for every value of x

The length of a rectangle is 2 cm more than its width. If the perimeter is 68 cm, what is the width?

  • 18 cm
  • 17 cm
  • 16 cm
  • 34 cm
  • 16 cm


Simplify: (6x – 5y – 9) + (-3x – 6y + 2).

  • 3x – 11y – 7
  • 9x – 11y – 7
  • 4x – 11y – 7
  • 3x – 12y – 7
  • 3x - 11y - 7