GCSE · Linear equations

Solving linear equationsExam-style questions

Why an equation is a balance, why every move must be the INVERSE operation applied to both whole sides, and how brackets and unknowns on both sides fall to the same two moves.

14 questions · GCSE (Higher) level · mark scheme and worked solution on each · no sign-up to try

DifficultyAllLevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5
  1. 1
    Solve 12−2x=512 - 2x = 5
    Level 4 · 2 marksTry it
  2. 2
    Solve 7x−4=2(x+8)7x - 4 = 2(x + 8)
    Level 4 · 3 marksTry it
  3. 3
    Solve 3(2x−1)−2(x−4)=253(2x - 1) - 2(x - 4) = 25
    Level 4 · 3 marksTry it
  4. 4
    Solve 5(x−2)=3(x+4)5(x - 2) = 3(x + 4)
    Level 4 · 3 marksTry it
  5. 5
    Solve 4(2x+1)−3(x−2)=204(2x + 1) - 3(x - 2) = 20
    Level 4 · 3 marksTry it