Three-Step Equations Worksheet

Three-Step Equations Practice

Solve each equation for the variable. Show your work step-by-step.

1. 3x + 7 - 2 = 20

2. 5y - 12 + 4 = 27

3. To solve the equation 4m + 5 = 25, the first step is to   5 from both sides, which gives 4m =  . Then, you   by 4 to find m =  .

4. In the equation 2(x + 3) = 16, the first step is to   both sides by 2, resulting in x + 3 =  . Finally,   3 from both sides to get x =  .

5. Which of the following is the correct first step to solve 2x - 5 = 15?

6. To solve 7x + 10 = 31, you should first subtract 10 from both sides.

7. Sarah bought 3 notebooks and a pen. The pen cost $2. If she spent a total of $11, how much did each notebook cost? Write and solve a three-step equation.

8. Consider the equation 2x + 1 = 7. If we represent 'x' with a block and '1' with a small circle, draw a balance scale to show the initial equation and then the steps to solve it.