Question detail
method check: simplify 5m + 8m by collecting like terms.
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Solving equations and inequalities
Question
- A. 13m
- B. 16
- C. 10
- D. 26
Answer
The correct answer is 13m.
Explanation
The distractors change the result or the form of the answer. The canonical solution reaches 13m, so 13m is the only option consistent with the working.
Common mistake
Simultaneous equations common mistake 1
Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Solve two simultaneous linear equations in two variables algebraically..
Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Simultaneous equations.
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