Equations with Variables on Both Sides Worksheet or Assessment

Transform your students' equation-solving skills with our comprehensive packet that focuses on distributive property and combining like terms! This multi-page packet or assessment features a range of questions of increasing difficulty, including multi-step equations and challenge questions with fractions and identifying the number of solutions.

This packet includes two versions, each with three pages and easy-to-use keys. With a focus on solving linear equations using multi-step techniques, distributive property, combining like terms, variables on both sides, fraction busting, and identifying the number of solutions, this packet is ideal for Pre-Algebra as an assessment or assignment or as an equation review for Algebra 1.

Each problem is set up with work space including equal signs that resemble a "train track" to help students focus on performing the same operation on both sides.

Download the packet today and give your students the tools they need to succeed in math!

Compatibility

For optimal use, I highly recommend printing this resource. While digital tools can be incredibly useful in many contexts, some of the questions in this resource involve tasks that are best completed with pencil and paper. Printed versions of the resource provide students with the physical space they need to work through these tasks and fully engage with the material.

Math Standards

Common Core CCSS Math Content 8.EE.C.7 Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms. Give examples of linear equations in one variable with one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solutions. Show which of these possibilities is the case by successively transforming the given equation into simpler forms. Florida's B.E.S.T. math standards MA.7.AR.2 Write and solve equations and inequalities in one variable. MA.7.AR.2.2 Write and solve two-step equations in one variable within a mathematical or real-world context, where all terms are rational numbers. MA.8.AR.2 Solve multi-step one-variable equations and inequalities. MA.8.AR.2.1 Solve multi-step linear equations in one variable, with rational number coefficients. Include equations with variables on both sides. Problem types include examples of one-variable linear equations that generate one solution, infinitely many solutions or no solution.

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Teacher Feedback

"Loved it! My go to reteaching activity! Students are really able to grasp concepts."

"Great resources to use for reteaching and RTI to practice concepts."

"I used this as one of my centers as a review before our test. I love the "train tracks". Thanks!"

"A good resource for students that need a way to keep their work neat and legible!"

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