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Equations with x on both sides worksheets.

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Equations with x on both sides

Grade 8 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 23717

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  1. 1.Solve 5x − 3 = 1x + 21. x =
  2. 2.Solve 5x − 5 = 1x + 31. x =
  3. 3.Solve 6x − 2 = 3x + 34. x =
  4. 4.Solve 8x − 1 = 5x + 35. x =
  5. 5.Solve 4x + 2 = 2x + 12. x =
  6. 6.Solve 4x + 1 = 3x + 13. x =
  7. 7.Solve 4x − 4 = 3x − 1. x =
  8. 8.Solve 7x + 2 = 4x + 5. x =
  9. 9.Solve 7x − 7 = 3x + 5. x =
  10. 10.Solve 3x − 4 = 2x − 1. x =
  11. 11.Solve 8x + 4 = 5x + 16. x =
  12. 12.Solve 4x + 1 = 1x + 34. x =
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Solving equations such as 5x + 3 = 2x + 18. This worksheet maker is aimed at Grade 8 (Year 9, Class 8) (ages 13–14) and makes new questions every time, with the answers worked out by a maths engine.

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Take the smaller x-term away from both sides first, then solve the two-step equation that is left.

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What grade are equations with x on both sides worksheets for?

Equations with x on both sides is usually taught around Grade 8 (Year 9, Class 8), for ages 13–14. 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 equations with x on both sides hard?

Take the smaller x-term away from both sides first, then solve the two-step equation that is left. 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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