Common Algebra Mistakes
Example: Solving a Linear Equation

The Goal

Solve the following equation for k:

goal


The Mistake

Find the algebra mistake:

mistake


Need a hint? Look carefully at the red part of the algebra:

mistake


The Correction

correction


An Explanation

The mistake was that 3k was subtracted from the left side but added to the right side. Instead, 3k should have been added to both sides.

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