Two-step equations worksheets with answer keys

Two-step equations: undo the addition or subtraction first, then the coefficient. Grades 7-9. 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: 5x + 4 = -31 → x = -7
• Solve for x: 5x + 1 = -19 → x = -4
• Solve for x: 4x + 6 = -2 → x = -2

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Medium

• Solve for x: 5x − 10 = 40 → x = 10
• Solve for x: 8x − 4 = 52 → x = 7
• Solve for x: 5x + 4 = -11 → x = -3

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Hard

• Solve for x: 11x + 25 = -96 → x = -11
• Solve for x: 8x − 15 = -111 → x = -12
• Solve for x: 4x − 12 = -44 → x = -8

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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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