Solving Three-Step Equations
This worksheet provides practice for grade 9 students in solving linear equations that require three steps.
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2 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / False
Standards
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.B.3
Topics
AlgebraEquationsThree-stepGrade 9
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Solving Three-Step Equations
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Solve each three-step equation for the variable. Show all your work.
1. Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 20
2. Solve for y: 2(y - 4) = 10
3. Solve for z: (z / 3) - 2 = 4
4. What is the first step to solve the equation 5x - 7 = 13?
a
Divide by 5
b
Subtract 7
c
Add 7
d
Multiply by 5
5. To solve the equation 4(x + 2) = 24, the first step is to both sides by 4.
6. In the equation (m / 5) + 3 = 7, the variable 'm' is being by 5.
7. The solution to 2x - 1 = 9 is x = 5.
T
True
F
False
8. Solve for p: 3(p - 1) + 4 = 19
9. Solve for q: (2q + 6) / 4 = 5