Grade 9 Math (MTH1W) · Algebra

Solve one- and two-step equations

Solve one- and two-step linear equations for x. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: MTH1W-C1.4

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Solve for x.

3x - 5 = −23

Answer: -6

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Solve for x.

2x - 3 = −7
📘 Worked solution
12x - 3 = −7Isolate the x-term first by undoing the constant that's added or subtracted.
22x = −7 + 3Add 3 to both sides.
32x = −4Simplify the right side.
4x = −2Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.

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