Solve equations with x on both sides
8th grade (Year 9 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: 8.EE.C.7.B · England: KS3 Algebra, GCSE Foundation Algebra
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Question 1
Solve: −5x + 4 = 3x − 36
x =
Question 2
Solve: 6x + 12 = 4x + 24
6x + 12=4x + 24
x =
Question 3
Ethan solved 9x − 8 = 7x − 18 by adding 7x to both sides. Explain the mistake by finding the correct value of x.
x =
Question 4
Solve: −2x + 11 = 4x − 1
x =
Question 5
Solve: 5x − 2 = 4x + 9
5x − 2=4x + 9
x =
Question 6
Ethan solved 4x − 10 = 2x + 4 by adding 2x to both sides. Explain the mistake by finding the correct value of x.
x =
Question 7
Solve: −3x − 8 = 4x + 13
x =
Question 8
Solve: 2x + 7 = x + 17
2x + 7=x + 17
x =
Question 9
Ana solved 7x − 6 = 2x − 21 by adding 2x to both sides. Explain the mistake by finding the correct value of x.
x =
Question 10
Solve: −x + 9 = x + 1
x =
Question 11
Solve: 5x + 4 = 4x − 5
5x + 4=4x − 5
x =
Question 12
Ravi solved 5x + 1 = 3x − 11 by adding 3x to both sides. Explain the mistake by finding the correct value of x.
x =
Question 13
Solve: −5x − 5 = x − 35
x =
Question 14
Solve: 7x − 4 = 4x − 31
7x − 4=4x − 31
x =
Question 15
Felix solved 7x = x by adding 1x to both sides. Explain the mistake by finding the correct value of x.
x =
Question 16
Solve: −5x + 12 = 3x − 12
x =
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