diff --git a/reasoning_gym/algebra/simple_equations.py b/reasoning_gym/algebra/simple_equations.py
index 5fe9d088..f6c27256 100644
--- a/reasoning_gym/algebra/simple_equations.py
+++ b/reasoning_gym/algebra/simple_equations.py
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ class SimpleEquationsDataset(ProceduralDataset):
         Returns:
             Tuple of (equation string, solution integer)
         """
-        max_attempts = 100  # Prevent infinite loops
+        max_attempts = 1000  # Prevent infinite loops
         
         for _ in range(max_attempts):
             x = Symbol(variable)
diff --git a/tests/test_simple_equations.py b/tests/test_simple_equations.py
index 93a89f88..d4ba8740 100644
--- a/tests/test_simple_equations.py
+++ b/tests/test_simple_equations.py
@@ -133,4 +133,4 @@ def test_simple_equations_operators():
             # Verify only allowed operators are used
             for op in "+-*":
                 if op in equation:
-                    assert op in operators
+                    assert op in operators, str(equation)