Solving EquationsOne-step to multi-step equations and inequalities, solved in…7th GradeTHE BALANCE RULEWhatever you do to one side, do to the other.Undo in reverse order of operations: + and − first, then × and ÷.ONE STEPx + 7 = 12x = 12 − 7 = 5subtract 7 from both sidesTWO STEP3x − 4 = 113x = 15 → x = 5add 4, then divide by 3VARIABLES BOTH SIDES5x + 2 = 3x + 102x = 8 → x = 4collect variables on one sideDISTRIBUTIVE2(x + 3) = 142x + 6 = 14 → x = 4expand the bracket firstFRACTIONSx/4 + 1 = 6x/4 = 5 → x = 20multiply everything by the denominatorINEQUALITIESMultiply or divide by a negative → flip the sign.−2x > 8 → x < −4. Everything else works exactly like an equation.ALWAYS CHECKPut your answer back into the original equation. Both sides must match.Solving Equationswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 7th Grade

Solving Equations

One-step to multi-step equations and inequalities, solved in order.

How to use it

Undo in reverse order: +/− first, then ×/÷.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
7th Grade
Ages
12–13
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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