MathsYears 7–8Algebra

Solving equations

Solve linear equations with unknowns on one or both sides; form and solve equations from context

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a seesaw that must stay perfectly balanced. 🛝

  2. 2

    What does the equals sign mean in an equation?

  3. 3

    Solve: x + 3 = 7. What number is x hiding? 🕵️

  4. 4

    Balance the seesaw: drag blocks to solve x + 5 = 9.

  5. 5

    If x + 5 = 9, what is x?

  6. 6

    Solve: 2x = 10. (That's 2 times x equals 10.)

  7. 7

    Solve: 2x = 10. What is x?

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