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Grade 7 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 47782

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1.Solve 8x − 5 = 67. x =
2.Solve 9x + 16 = 124. x =
3.Solve 3x − 13 = 26. x =
4.Solve 2x + 16 = 24. x =
5.Solve 3x + 1 = 25. x =
6.Solve 6x − 20 = 28. x =
7.Solve 7x − 3 = 102. x =
8.Solve 6x − 2 = 10. x =
9.Solve 2x − 5 = 1. x =
10.Solve 4x − 17 = 19. x =
11.Solve 9x + 11 = 65. x =
12.Solve 9x − 2 = 88. x =

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Solving equations such as 3x + 5 = 20 in two steps. 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.

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Easy: Solve 5x + 1 = 21. x = ___
Medium: Solve 3x − 20 = 13. x = ___
Challenge: Solve 12x − 11 = 1. x = ___

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What grade are two-step equations worksheets for?

Two-step equations 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.

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How do I help a child who finds two-step equations hard?

Undo the adding or subtracting first, then undo the multiplying or dividing. 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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