What is the general strategy for a multi-step equation?

Distribute, combine like terms on each side, move all variable terms to one side, then finish with the usual two-step moves.

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Multi-step equations worksheet generator

Harder equations that need more than one move: distribute, combine like terms, then collect the variable on one side.

Multi-Step Equations

Name: Date:

1.
4x + 6 = 3x + 18
2.
4x + 1 = 3x + 8
3.
8x + 6 = 7x + 18
4.
9x + 8 = 2x + 85
5.
4x + 10 = 3x + 16
6.
8x + 10 = 5x + 34
7.
2x + 4 = 1x + 10
8.
2x + 4 = 1x + 14
9.
9x + 5 = 2x + 61
10.
7x + 10 = 1x + 16
11.
7x + 12 = 1x + 60
12.
9x + 8 = 7x + 22
13.
4x + 4 = 2x + 16
14.
4x + 2 = 3x + 11
15.
9x + 2 = 1x + 50
16.
8x + 6 = 6x + 12
17.
2x + 5 = 1x + 11
18.
8x + 4 = 1x + 88
19.
3x + 7 = 1x + 23
20.
9x + 3 = 7x + 23

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Multi-Step Equations — Answer Key

Name: Date:

1.
4x + 6 = 3x + 18
x = 12
2.
4x + 1 = 3x + 8
x = 7
3.
8x + 6 = 7x + 18
x = 12
4.
9x + 8 = 2x + 85
x = 11
5.
4x + 10 = 3x + 16
x = 6
6.
8x + 10 = 5x + 34
x = 8
7.
2x + 4 = 1x + 10
x = 6
8.
2x + 4 = 1x + 14
x = 10
9.
9x + 5 = 2x + 61
x = 8
10.
7x + 10 = 1x + 16
x = 1
11.
7x + 12 = 1x + 60
x = 8
12.
9x + 8 = 7x + 22
x = 7
13.
4x + 4 = 2x + 16
x = 6
14.
4x + 2 = 3x + 11
x = 9
15.
9x + 2 = 1x + 50
x = 6
16.
8x + 6 = 6x + 12
x = 3
17.
2x + 5 = 1x + 11
x = 6
18.
8x + 4 = 1x + 88
x = 12
19.
3x + 7 = 1x + 23
x = 8
20.
9x + 3 = 7x + 23
x = 10

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Frequently asked questions

What is the general strategy for a multi-step equation?: Distribute, combine like terms on each side, move all variable terms to one side, then finish with the usual two-step moves.
How do I print or save these worksheets as a PDF?: Click Print worksheet and choose your printer, or pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to keep a digital copy. The answer key prints on its own page.
Can I get a fresh set of problems?: Yes. Click New problems for a brand new randomly generated worksheet, as many times as you like.
Is this worksheet generator free?: Yes. Every generator on the site is free to use, with no account, no watermark and unlimited printing for classroom or home use.