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Multi-step equations worksheet

Distributing, like 3(x − 4) = 9, and x on both sides, like 5x + 2 = 2x + 14. Free, printable, and the answer key prints on its own page, so the work comes first.

How to solve them

1. Distribute first: multiply the number outside the bracket by every term inside.
2. Get all the x terms on one side and the numbers on the other.
3. Divide by the number in front of x, then check.

New to this? The short lesson on it has the rules in one place.

Check the key only once you've finished. A wrong answer is useful: find the first line where your working went wrong, fix that, and redo the problem.