Solving Equations worksheet

10 GCSE practice questions with answers, free to print. Every sheet is generated, so you can make a fresh one whenever you need it.

10 questions 24 marks Sheet 1

2 marks
\(6x - 5 = 31\)

Work out the value of \(x\).
3 marks
Solve the equation \(3(x + 9) = 45\)
2 marks
The solution of the equation

\(7x + b = 94\)

is \(x = 11\).

Find the value of \(b\).
3 marks
Solve the equation \(8x + 2 = 5x + 26\)
2 marks
The solution of the equation

\(a(x + 8) = 88\)

is \(x = 3\).

Find the value of \(a\).
2 marks
Solve \(2x - 20 = -22\)
3 marks
Solve the equation \(2(x + 8) = 28\)
2 marks
The solution of the equation

\(8x + b = 57\)

is \(x = 7\).

Calculate the value of \(b\).
3 marks
Solve \(4x + 12 = 2x + 6\)
2 marks
The solution of the equation

\(a(x + 7) = 40\)

is \(x = 1\).

Calculate the value of \(a\).

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