Equations with variables on both sides worksheets with answer keys

Equations with the variable on both sides, requiring terms to be collected first. Algebra 1. Every sheet prints with a matching answer key, and every sheet is generated fresh — so you can hand out a different one each time without writing it yourself.

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What the problems look like

Three real examples at each difficulty, with answers.

Easy

• Solve for x: 9x − 3 = 6x − 36 → x = -11
• Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 9x + 22 → x = -3
• Solve for x: 6x + 5 = 8x − 1 → x = 3

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Medium

• Solve for x: 3x + 11 = 8x + 21 → x = -2
• Solve for x: 5x − 1 = 7x − 3 → x = 1
• Solve for x: 3x + 8 = 5x + 32 → x = -12

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Hard

• Solve for x: 9x − 9 = 6x + 24 → x = 11
• Solve for x: 9x − 14 = 5x + 30 → x = 11
• Solve for x: 8x + 13 = 6x + 19 → x = 3

Generate a full hard equations with variables on both sides worksheet →

How to use it

• Pick a difficulty above and hit generate — you get 20 problems instantly.
• Toggle the answer key on or off before you print.
• Hit “New problems” for a completely different sheet on the same skill.
• Every sheet has a permanent link, so you can reprint the exact same one next year.
• No signup, no ads on the printout. Pro ($19) raises the cap to 60 problems and prints A–F differentiated versions in one go.

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