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Worksheets›Grade 8›Linear equations & systems›Multi-step equations

Multi-Step Equations Worksheets

Free printable worksheets with answer keys. Pick a level, preview the questions, then open the sheet to swap or delete any single question.

Grade 8CCSS 8.EE.C.7bAnswer key includedPDF · Print
Open in generatorStart with an easy sheet

Easy: Distribute, then solve

  1. 1.4(x + 8) = 64
  2. 2.6(x + 8) = 60
  3. 3.3(x + 2) = 12
  4. 4.4(x + 7) = 36
  5. 5.5(x + 5) = 70
  6. 6.2(x + 8) = 20
Preview shows 6 of 12 questions. Every sheet is new; open it to change any question.

Worksheet variations

Simplify each side first: distribute, then combine like terms. Then solve the remaining two-step equation.

Easy3(x + 6) = 45Distribute, then solveMedium7x + 3x + 3 = −7Distribute or combine, with negativesHard2(2x + 7) + 5x = −4Distribute and combine like terms

How to solve it: a worked example

Solve for x.

  1. Start3(x + 9) = 42
  2. Distribute3x + 27 = 42
  3. Move the constants3x = 15
  4. Divide by 3x = 5
  5. Answerx = 5

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Distributing to only the first term in the parentheses.
  • Combining a constant with an x-term.
  • Making a sign error when distributing a negative.

Tip: tick “Step-by-step answer key” in the generator to print each step for marking.

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