Algebra Level 6 Solving Equations with x on both sides of equation

1.

Solve these equations.

Show your working.

8k 1 = 17

k = ............................
1 mark

2m + 5 = 10

m = ............................
1 mark

3t + 4 = t + 13

t = ............................
2 marks

2.

Solving
(a)

When x = 5, work out the values of the expressions below.

2x + 13 = ........................
5x 5 = ..........................
3 + 6x = ........................
2 marks

(b)

When 2y + 11 = 17, work out the value of y

Show your working.

y = .................
2 marks

(c)

Solve the equation 9y + 3 = 5y + 13

Show your working.

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y = .................
2 marks

3.

Thinking Equations
(a)

Solve this equation.

7 + 5k = 8k + 1

k = .
1 mark

(b)

Solve this equation. Show your working.

10y + 23 = 4y + 26

y = .
2 marks

4.

Solving
Solve these equations.
Show your working.
(a)

4y = 2y + 13

y= ........
2 marks

(b)

3y + 10 = 2y + 7

y= ........
2 marks

5.

Solving
Solve this equation to find the value of y
Show your working.
4y 3 = 2y + 27

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y=.....
2 marks

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