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Watch out for these early algebra potholes!

You will be doing a great deal of algebra on the math exam, so it is best we check your mechanics now and try to identify many of the common mistakes students make in the early stages of learning algebra. Each mistake represents a fundamental misunderstanding that needs correction. If you make mistakes on the following questions, make sure to thoroughly review what you did wrong and how to correct it going forward and do not hesitate to get extra help. You must build a strong foundation.