Grade 7 · Algebra & functions

Solving one- and two-step linear equations practice

Solving one- and two-step linear equations is a grade 7 math skill aligned to Common Core standard 7.EE.B.4: use variables to represent quantities, and construct simple equations and inequalities to solve problems by reasoning about the quantities. Below are 8 practice questions with answers and step-by-step explanations, drawn from the 119 solving one- and two-step linear equations problems our math games drill.

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Question 1easy

Solve for $m$ : $m - 4 = 2$ .

Subtract 4 from both sides: $m = 6$ .

Question 2easy

Solve for $k$ : $k + 3 = 5$ .

Isolate $k$ : $k = 2$ .

Question 3easy

Solve for $k$ : $9k = -27$ .

Isolate $k$ : $k = -3$ .

Question 4easy

Solve for $x$ : $4x - 3 = 29$ .

Subtract $-3$ from both sides: $4x = 32$ . Divide by $4$ : $x = 8$ .

Question 5easy

Solve for $x$ : $x + 5 = -3$ .

Subtract 5 from both sides: $x = -8$ .

Question 6easy

Solve for $x$ : $x - 1 = -8$ .

Isolate $x$ : $x = -7$ .

Question 7easy

Solve for $n$ : $9n = 72$ .

Isolate $n$ : $n = 8$ .

Question 8easy

Solve for $x$ : $6x - 1 = -1$ .

Subtract $-1$ from both sides: $6x = 0$ . Divide by $6$ : $x = 0$ .

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