Let’s solve each equation step by step. We’ll isolate the variable (x) on one side of the equation.
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1. x - 7 = 10
Add 7 to both sides:
x = 10 + 7
→
x = 17
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2. x + 5 = 14
Subtract 5 from both sides:
x = 14 - 5
→
x = 9
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3. x - 1 = 18
Add 1 to both sides:
x = 18 + 1
→
x = 19
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4. 6x = 12
Divide both sides by 6:
x = 12 ÷ 6
→
x = 2
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5. 8x = 40
Divide both sides by 8:
x = 40 ÷ 8
→
x = 5
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6. (1/2)x = 3
Multiply both sides by 2 to cancel the fraction:
x = 3 × 2
→
x = 6
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7. 3x - 4 = 11
First, add 4 to both sides:
3x = 11 + 4 → 3x = 15
Then divide by 3:
x = 15 ÷ 3
→
x = 5
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8. 2(x + 3) = 16
First, divide both sides by 2:
x + 3 = 8
Then subtract 3:
x = 8 - 3
→
x = 5
*(Alternatively: distribute first → 2x + 6 = 16 → 2x = 10 → x = 5 — same answer)*
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9. (1/3)(x - 6) = 2
Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction:
x - 6 = 6
Add 6 to both sides:
x = 6 + 6
→
x = 12
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10. 7x + 3 = 24
Subtract 3 from both sides:
7x = 21
Divide by 7:
x = 21 ÷ 7
→
x = 3
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11. 2(x - 1) = 8
Divide both sides by 2:
x - 1 = 4
Add 1:
x = 5
→
x = 5
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12. 3(x + 4) = 45
Divide both sides by 3:
x + 4 = 15
Subtract 4:
x = 11
→
x = 11
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Final Answer:
1. x = 17
2. x = 9
3. x = 19
4. x = 2
5. x = 5
6. x = 6
7. x = 5
8. x = 5
9. x = 12
10. x = 3
11. x = 5
12. x = 11
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of pre algebra free worksheet.