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One-step equations worksheets Grades 7–8

Solve equations in one step by doing the opposite operation to both sides.

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How to do it

Do the opposite operation to both sides to get x alone.

−2=x−5-2 = x - 5
−2+5=x-2 + 5 = xadd 5 to both sides
x=3x = 3x can be on either side

Example problems

  1. 7x=−497x = -49
  2. 6x=186x = 18
  3. −14=x−8-14 = x - 8
  4. x11=−5\dfrac{x}{11} = -5

Expressions and equations

  1. Evaluating expressions
  2. Combining like terms
  3. The distributive property
  4. One-step equations
  5. Two-step equations
  6. Equations with variables on both sides
  7. Equations with parentheses
  8. Equations with fractions and decimals
  9. Solving inequalities