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Multi-step linear equations is a grade 8 math skill aligned to Common Core standard 8.EE.C.7.b. Below are 8 practice questions with answers and step-by-step explanations, drawn from the 10 multi-step linear equations problems our math games drill.

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Find the value of xx that satisfies 4(x2)+3x=134(x - 2) + 3x = 13.

Distribute 44: 4x8+3x=134x - 8 + 3x = 13. Combine like terms: 7x8=137x - 8 = 13. Add 88 to both sides: 7x=217x = 21. Divide by 77: x=3.x = 3\textsf{.}

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What value of xx solves 12(4x+6)+x=15\dfrac{1}{2}(4x + 6) + x = 15?

Distribute 12\dfrac{1}{2}: 2x+3+x=152x + 3 + x = 15. Combine like terms: 3x+3=153x + 3 = 15. Subtract 33 from both sides: 3x=123x = 12. Divide by 33: x=4.x = 4\textsf{.}

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Solve 13(6x9)+2x=11\dfrac{1}{3}(6x - 9) + 2x = 11 for xx.

Distribute 13\dfrac{1}{3}: 2x3+2x=112x - 3 + 2x = 11. Combine like terms: 4x3=114x - 3 = 11. Add 33 to both sides: 4x=144x = 14. Divide by 44: x=72.x = \dfrac{7}{2}\textsf{.}

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What value of xx is the solution to the given equation?

5x+4=2x+195x + 4 = 2x + 19

Subtract 2x2x from both sides: 3x+4=193x + 4 = 19. Subtract 44 from both sides: 3x=153x = 15. Divide by 33: x=5.x = 5\textsf{.}

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Solve for xx: 7x3=3x+177x - 3 = 3x + 17.

Subtract 3x3x from both sides: 4x3=174x - 3 = 17. Add 33 to both sides: 4x=204x = 20. Divide by 44: x=5.x = 5\textsf{.}

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Find xx if 2x+9=5x62x + 9 = 5x - 6.

Subtract 2x2x from both sides: 9=3x69 = 3x - 6. Add 66 to both sides: 15=3x15 = 3x. Divide by 33: x=5.x = 5\textsf{.}

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What value of xx solves 12x+4=x1\dfrac{1}{2}x + 4 = x - 1?

Multiply every term by 22 to clear the fraction: x+8=2x2x + 8 = 2x - 2. Subtract xx from both sides: 8=x28 = x - 2. Add 22 to both sides: x=10.x = 10\textsf{.}

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Solve 23x+5=13x+11\dfrac{2}{3}x + 5 = \dfrac{1}{3}x + 11 for xx.

Subtract 13x\dfrac{1}{3}x from both sides: 13x+5=11\dfrac{1}{3}x + 5 = 11. Subtract 55 from both sides: 13x=6\dfrac{1}{3}x = 6. Multiply both sides by 33: x=18.x = 18\textsf{.}

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