Instructions
Work through the following problems to practice your algebra skills. Show your work and solve each problem step by step. Have fun!
Part 1: Simplifying Expressions
1. Simplify the following expressions:
a) 3x + 5x =
b) 2(4y + 3) =
c) 7a - 2a + 5 + 3 =
Part 2: Solving Equations
2. Solve for x:
a) 2x + 3 = 11
b) 5x - 7 = 18
c) 3(x - 2) = 9
Part 3: Word Problems
3. Read the problem and write your answer:
Alice has twice as many apples as Bob. If Bob has 5 apples, how many apples does Alice have?
Part 4: Challenge Problem
4. If 4 times a number decreased by 6 equals 14, what is the number?
Part 5: Reflect and Review
5. What did you find most challenging about today’s worksheet? Write your thoughts below: