Two-Step Equations Practice
Practice solving two-step linear equations with this worksheet designed for 6th graders.
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Two-Step Equations Practice
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Read each problem carefully and solve the two-step equation. Show your work for full credit.
1. Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 20
2. Solve for y: 4y - 7 = 13
3. Solve for a: (a/2) + 6 = 10
4. Which operation should you perform first to solve 2x - 3 = 11?
Add 3 to both sides
Subtract 3 from both sides
Multiply by 2
Divide by 2
5. What is the value of n in the equation (n/5) + 2 = 8?
n = 10
n = 30
n = 6
n = 40
6. To solve 7x - 4 = 17, the first step is to 4 to both sides of the equation.
7. In the equation (y/3) + 5 = 9, the variable is .
8. Sarah bought 3 notebooks and a pen for $2. If her total bill was $11, how much did each notebook cost? Write and solve a two-step equation.
9. A number is divided by 4, and then 5 is subtracted from the result. If the final answer is 10, what is the number? Write and solve a two-step equation.
10. The image below represents a balance scale. Write the equation shown by the balance scale and then solve it to find the value of x.
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