Worksheets for linear equations
Find here an unlimited supply of printable worksheets for solving linear equations, available as both PDF and html files. You can customize the worksheets to include one-step, two-step, or multi-step equations, variable on both sides, parenthesis, and more. The worksheets suit pre-algebra and algebra 1 courses (grades 6-9).
You can choose from SEVEN basic types of equations, ranging from simple to complex, explained below (such as one-step equations, variable on both sides, or having to use the distributive property). Customize the worksheets using the generator below.
Basic instructions for the worksheets
Each worksheet is randomly generated and thus unique. The answer key is automatically generated and is placed on the second page of the file.
You can generate the worksheets either in html or PDF format — both are easy to print. To get the PDF worksheet, simply push the button titled "Create PDF" or "Make PDF worksheet". To get the worksheet in html format, push the button "View in browser" or "Make html worksheet". This has the advantage that you can save the worksheet directly from your browser (choose File → Save) and then edit it in Word or other word processing program.
Sometimes the generated worksheet is not exactly what you want. Just try again! To get a different worksheet using the same options:
- PDF format: come back to this page and push the button again.
- Html format: simply refresh the worksheet page in your browser window.
Ready-made worksheets
 The simplest one-step equations, no negative numbers (grade 6). View in browser Create PDF |
 One-step equations, no negative numbers, may need to simplify on one side first (grade 6). View in browser Create PDF |
 One-step equations, the root may be negative (grade 7). View in browser Create PDF |
 One-step equations, involving negative integers (grade 7). View in browser Create PDF |
 Two-step equations (grades 7-8) View in browser Create PDF |
 Two-step equations with negative integers (grades 7-8) View in browser Create PDF |
 Equations including parentheses; use the distributive property (grades 7-8) View in browser Create PDF |
 Variable on both sides and includes parentheses (grades 7-8) View in browser Create PDF |
 Variable on both sides and includes parentheses & decimal numbers (grades 8-9) View in browser Create PDF |
 Challenge: Equations with rational expressions (grades 8-9) View in browser Create PDF |
See also
Worksheets for simplifying expressions
Worksheets for evaluating expressions with variables
Worksheets for writing expressions with variables from verbal expressions
Worksheets for linear inequalities
Linear Equations Worksheet Generator |
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Choose the types of equations generated for the worksheet. Choose AT LEAST one type.
Type 1: one-step equations (the simplest possible, such as x + 6 = 19 or 6x = 17 or x/7 = 18) nonnegative solutions only Type 2: other one-step equations (such as 4 = 8 − x) nonnegative solutions only Type 3: one-step equations where you first need to simplify an expression on one side (such as 4x = 19 − 7 or 10x − 2x = 16) nonnegative solutions only Type 4: two-step equations (such as 4x − 5 = 19 or (2x) / 6 = 5) Type 5: includes parenthesis (such as 4(x + 5) = 50) Type 6: variable on both sides (such as 4x + 5 = 9 + 7x) Type 7: general, multi-step (such as (3x)/2 = (4x − 5)/7) |
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Key to Algebra Workbooks
Key to Algebra offers a unique, proven way to introduce algebra to your students. New concepts are explained in simple language, and examples are easy to follow. Word problems relate algebra to familiar situations, helping students to understand abstract concepts. Students develop understanding by solving equations and inequalities intuitively before formal solutions are introduced. Students begin their study of algebra in Books 1-4 using only integers. Books 5-7 introduce rational numbers and expressions. Books 8-10 extend coverage to the real number system.
