Two-Step Equations

These free printable two-step equation worksheets are built for 7th and 8th graders ready to chain two inverse operations. Every equation has a whole-number solution, so the focus stays on doing the steps in the right order.

How to Solve Pre-Algebra

Undo the equation in reverse order of operations: deal with the addition or subtraction first, then the multiplication. For 3x + 5 = 20, subtract 5 from both sides to get 3x = 15, then divide by 3 to find x = 5. Check by substituting: 3 × 5 + 5 = 20.

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