https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-equations-and-inequalities/pre-algebra-one-step-equation-mistakes/v/finding-mistakes-in-one-step-equations 2026-07-05T06:10:45.281152056Z Finding mistakes in one-step equations In this lesson, we learned how to spot mistakes in solving algebraic equations. We saw that it's crucial to apply the same operation to both sides of the equation. We also learned the importance of accurate arithmetic in getting the correct answer. Lastly, we saw that not all steps, even if algebraically correct, help simplify the equation. video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/8qu0_Og6wSIm5S8l70sou_EqTDmFuQr1d9-egQjVO6pajAr1hhNZX-BjvzA5bEaRilhBB7Hpe7eG7iIuZjn5syY Finding mistakes in one-step equations In this lesson, we learned how to spot mistakes in solving algebraic equations. We saw that it's crucial to apply the same operation to both sides of the equation. We also learned the importance of accurate arithmetic in getting the correct answer. Lastly, we saw that not all steps, even if algebraically correct, help simplify the equation. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/CUB5j3Frev0.mp4/CUB5j3Frev0.mp4 252 Finding mistakes in one-step equations https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-equations-and-inequalities/pre-algebra-one-step-equation-mistakes/a/examples-of-solving-one-step-equations 2021-06-21T15:29:05Z Finding mistakes in one-step equations Gain a deeper understanding of solving one-step equations by studying a correct and an incorrect example. article https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-equations-and-inequalities/pre-algebra-one-step-equation-mistakes/e/find-the-mistake-in-solving-one-step-equations 2022-07-28T13:41:08.629395114Z Find the mistake in one-step equations Practice spotting the mistake in someone else's work as they attempt to solve one-step equations. Ben exercise