Write Then Solve: Two-Step Equations

Take a swing at solving two-step algebraic equations in this word problem worksheet! Learners will read 6 word problems about real-world situations involving a constantly increasing or decreasing quantity. For each problem, they will need to write and solve a representative linear equation. 

This worksheet was designed for seventh-grade algebra students learning about linear equations. Throughout these problems, students can make connections between the scenarios and the equations, making use of the repeated structure to build conceptual understanding. The ability to connect linear equations to real-world values can contextualise students’ knowledge, making algebra both more engaging and more comprehensible. 

Keep practicing in Solve Two-Step Equations #1, Solving Two-Step Equations With Parentheses #1, and Sun Mystery Numbers: Solve Two-Step Equations.