Middle Grades Mathematics 5–9
For Testing until 12/31/2023

Question 7 of 30

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Competency 3—Knowledge of assessment in mathematics

DIRECTIONS: Read the question and select the best response.

In solving the linear equation 5x minus 9 = 3x + 3, a student wrote 5x + 3x minus 9 = 3x minus 3x + 3 as the next step. Which of the following statements identifies the error the student made?

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The student added and subtracted the same amount on both sides of the equation.
The student multiplied the same amount on both sides of the equation.
The student subtracted the same amount on both sides of the equation.
The student added the same amount on both sides of the equation.

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Middle Grades Mathematics 5–9 For Testing until 12/31/2023

Question 7 of 30

Competency 3—Knowledge of assessment in mathematics

Middle Grades Mathematics 5–9
For Testing until 12/31/2023