| Find the mistake in solving two-step equations | |
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| Description | |
| Exercise Name: | Find the mistake in solving two-step equations |
| Math Missions: | 7th grade (U.S.) Math Mission |
| Types of Problems: | 1 |
The Find the mistake in solving two-step equations exercise appears under the 7th grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise involves solving linear equations with possible errors that need to be identified.
Types of Problems[]
There is one type of problem in this exercise:
- Find the error in the solution: This problem provides a algebraic equation and a solution to that equation that may or may not have an error. The user is asked to find the step where an error occurred (if there is one).
Find the error in the solution
Strategies[]
Knowledge of the distributive property and the process of solving linear equations are encouraged to ensure success on this exercise.
- The solutions occasionally divide rather than distribute when either path may arrive at the correct answer.
- One can check the proposed solution, and if it is correct than the process was likely correct also.
Real-life Applications[]
- Solving equations shows up in many science, social science, and of course mathematics courses.