Grade 7 · Year 8 · Class 7 · ages 12–13
Equations with brackets worksheets.
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Equations with brackets
Grade 7 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 10333
Name Date Score / 12
- 1.Solve 3(x − 2) = 18. x =
- 2.Solve 7(x + 4) = 98. x =
- 3.Solve 7(x − 2) = 14. x =
- 4.Solve 3(x − 2) = 21. x =
- 5.Solve 6(x + 6) = 72. x =
- 6.Solve 5(x − 12) = 10. x =
- 7.Solve 4(x + 8) = 80. x =
- 8.Solve 8(x + 5) = 80. x =
- 9.Solve 8(x + 7) = 64. x =
- 10.Solve 4(x + 7) = 36. x =
- 11.Solve 4(x − 4) = 4. x =
- 12.Solve 3(x − 5) = 3. x =
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Solving equations such as 3(x + 2) = 21. This worksheet maker is aimed at Grade 7 (Year 8, Class 7) (ages 12–13) and makes new questions every time, with the answers worked out by a maths engine.
Teaching tip
Either divide both sides by the number outside the bracket first, or expand the bracket, then solve in two steps.
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- Easy: Solve 2(x + 2) = 18. x = ___
- Medium: Solve 6(x + 10) = 108. x = ___
- Challenge: Solve 8(x − 2) = 80. x = ___
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What grade are equations with brackets worksheets for?
Equations with brackets is usually taught around Grade 7 (Year 8, Class 7), for ages 12–13. Every grade has an easy, medium and challenge level, so you can go back to an earlier level or push ahead.
Do these equations with brackets worksheets include an answer key?
Yes. Press Download PDF with the answer key switched on and the last page lists every answer. Turn the key off for a clean student copy.
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Yes. Press New worksheet for a fresh set of questions. Each sheet has a sheet number printed on it; open this page with the same level, question count and number to get exactly the same sheet again.
How do I help a child who finds equations with brackets hard?
Either divide both sides by the number outside the bracket first, or expand the bracket, then solve in two steps. Start with the easy level, and practise a few minutes every day rather than one long session.
What is the first rule for solving equations?
Whatever you do to one side of the equation you must do to the other. Undo adding with subtracting and multiplying with dividing. Our Equation Balance game shows this on a balance scale.
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