Multi-Step Equations Worksheet | Print & Go Algebra Practice (with Answer Key)

Give your students clean, no-prep practice solving equations with variables on both sides across two professionally designed pages. A worked example at the top walks through 3x + 5 = 2x + 9 step-by-step — collect the variable terms on one side, the constants on the other, then isolate x. Sixteen problem cards give plenty of room for showing work. Perfect for classwork, homework, sub plans, early finishers, or test review.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 2-page student worksheet (PDF) – 16 problems with a worked example and a "show your work" box for each problem

• 2-page answer key (PDF) – every problem solved step-by-step with the solution boxed in red

• Carefully sequenced: page 1 is variables on both sides without parentheses; page 2 requires distributing first, then solving

TOPICS COVERED

• Solving equations with variables on both sides

• Combining like terms across the equal sign

• Applying the distributive property before solving

• Isolating the variable using inverse operations

GREAT FOR

• Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 classrooms (Grades 8–9)

• Bell-ringers, exit tickets, and quick formative checks

• Homework and independent practice

• Substitute / emergency sub plans

• Tutoring and intervention sessions

• Test prep and quick spiral review

PAIRS PERFECTLY WITH

• The HMF0 "Two-Step Equations" and "Distributive Property" worksheets — this one is the natural next step that brings both skills together.

STANDARDS ALIGNED

• CCSS 8.EE.C.7.b — solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require expanding and collecting like terms

• Supports A.REI.B.3 — solve linear equations in one variable

FORMAT

• 2 PDFs (1 worksheet, 1 answer key)

• US Letter, print-ready, designed in clean HMF0 brand style

• Black and white printable (color cover for digital previews)

WHY TEACHERS LIKE THIS RESOURCE

Designed by a student-turned-creator who actually had to learn this stuff — every problem is intentional, every layout choice serves the student. No clutter, no fluff, just well-scaffolded practice you can hand out tomorrow.

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