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Clear the bracket with the distributive law, then solve.

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Pre-Algebra Β· Grade 7

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Grade 7 Β· 3 pages Β· A4

Pre-Algebra Practice

Grade 7 β€’ Equations with Brackets β€’ A subtraction inside the bracket
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Solve each equation. Deal with the bracket first.

  1. 1) Solve for x: 2(x βˆ’ 8) = 4
    Answer:
  1. 2) Solve for x: 78 = 6(x βˆ’ 3)
    Answer:
  1. 3) Solve for x: 4(x βˆ’ 3) = 36
    Answer:
  1. 4) Solve for x: 18 = 2(x βˆ’ 9)
    Answer:
  1. 5) Solve for x: 4(x βˆ’ 9) = 52
    Answer:
  1. 6) Solve for x: 27 = 3(x βˆ’ 5)
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  1. 7) Solve for x: 7(x βˆ’ 4) = 91
    Answer:
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Solve each equation. Deal with the bracket first. (continued)

  1. 8) Solve for x: 16 = 4(x βˆ’ 2)
    Answer:
  1. 9) Solve for x: 8(x βˆ’ 7) = 80
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  1. 10) Solve for x: 84 = 6(x βˆ’ 4)
    Answer:
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Answer Key

  1. 1. 10
  2. 2. 16
  3. 3. 12
  4. 4. 18
  1. 5. 22
  2. 6. 14
  3. 7. 17
  4. 8. 6
  1. 9. 17
  2. 10. 18
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What each level generates

Grade 7 equations with brackets β€” the exact skill behind each difficulty setting, straight from the generator.

  1. Level 1One bracket to clear
  2. Level 2A subtraction inside the bracket
  3. Level 3Bracket with an extra term

Grade levels follow the progression common to most English-language curricula β€” not one specific national curriculum. Every level shows exactly what it generates, so you can check the fit with your own program. See the full scope & sequence β†’

More Grade 7 pre-algebra skills

Each one generates a different kind of question, with its own three levels and answer key.

Frequently asked questions

β–ΈWhat pre-algebra is taught in Grade 7?

The headline skill is solving two-step equations such as px + q = r. Its three levels here run multiply-then-add, multiply-then-subtract, then divide-then-add-or-subtract, and equations like a(x + b) = c have a sheet of their own, Equations with Brackets.

β–ΈHow do you solve a two-step equation?

Undo the operations in reverse. For 4x + 3 = 23, first subtract 3 from both sides to get 4x = 20, then divide both sides by 4 to get x = 5. Always deal with the added or subtracted term before the coefficient.

β–ΈHow do you solve an equation like 3(x + 2) = 21?

Clear the bracket first. Either divide both sides by 3 to get x + 2 = 7 and then subtract 2 for x = 5, or multiply out to 3x + 6 = 21 and solve the two-step equation. Both give the same answer β€” pick one method and stick with it.

β–ΈCan I get different problems with the same settings?

Yes β€” press Shuffle. Same grade, skill, level and count, brand-new numbers, and each shuffle gets its own shareable link so you can save a particular set or hand it to a class.

β–ΈIs there space to show working?

Yes. Sheets leave room under each problem so students can write both steps, and choosing a larger font or the easy-read font gives even more space for students who need it.