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Class 8 maths worksheets

Linear equations in one variable worksheet

Solve Class 8 linear equations with brackets, fractions and variables on both sides. Check your results against the separate answer key.

Worked example · Solve 4x + 3 = 2x + 15

How can you collect all the x terms on one side?

Subtract 2x from both sides to get 2x + 3 = 15.

Subtract 3 to get 2x = 12. Divide both sides by 2 to find x = 6.

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A4 paper · 6 questions

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Practice questions

Show the same operation on both sides at each step. Substitute your answer back into the original equation.

  1. Solve 3x + 8 = 29.
  2. Solve 5x − 4 = 2x + 11.
  3. Solve 2(x + 4) = 18.
  4. Solve x/3 + 2 = 6.
  5. Solve 3(x − 2) = x + 10.
  6. Three times a number plus 7 equals 34. Write and solve an equation.

Frequently asked questions

How should I use this worksheet?

When x appears on both sides, collect the x terms on one side before dividing by the coefficient of x.

Where can I check the answers?

Open the separate printable answer key.

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