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Algebra Error Detection Practice Worksheet

The document lists 16 algebra problems that contain errors and asks the reader to identify and correct each error. It provides examples of common errors made in algebra including incorrect order of operations, improper distribution or combination of like terms, and incorrect simplification of fractions or radicals.

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Algebra Error Detection Practice Worksheet

The document lists 16 algebra problems that contain errors and asks the reader to identify and correct each error. It provides examples of common errors made in algebra including incorrect order of operations, improper distribution or combination of like terms, and incorrect simplification of fractions or radicals.

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Algebra Errors to Avoid!

____________________________

Name

Each of the following problems has made a fatal algebra error. Correct each of
the following errors. Can you describe the error that was made?
1. 2x (3y + 4) = 2x 3y + 4

8.

25 x 2 = 5 x

9.

x+9 = x +3

2. 5z + 3(x 2) = 5z + 3x 2
10. (a + b)2 = a 2 + b2
3. (5z)(6z) = 30z
11. 32 = 9
4. x( yz) = (xy)(xz)
12. x 2 + 3x 5 (4x 5) = x 2 x 10
x ax
5. a =
y ay
13.

7x = 7x 2

6. (4x)2 = 4x 2
14. 3(2x 5)2 = 36x 2 180x + 225

x
x3
7. =
y
y

Copyright 2012 Karrie Everett at TPT

15.

x+ y = x + y

16. x

23

1
3

Copyright 2012 Karrie Everett at TPT

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