7th Grade Equations Practice Problems with Solutions

Master first-degree equations with step-by-step practice problems. Learn to solve one-variable equations, isolate variables, and check solutions for 7th grade math.

πŸ“šPractice Solving Equations - Build Your Algebra Skills
  • Solve first-degree equations with one unknown variable
  • Master isolating variables using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Practice equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign
  • Learn to check solutions by substituting back into original equations
  • Work with algebraic expressions containing numbers and unknowns
  • Distinguish between true and false statements in equation solving

Understanding Equations for 7th grade

Complete explanation with examples

Equations

What is an equation?

An equation is a type of exercise that carries a == sign which, on each side of the sign, that is, in each member of the equation there is an algebraic expression.


An algebraic expression can be anything -> just a number, just an unknown or well, an exercise with number and unknown.

  • In an equation the unknown can appear several times
  • In an equation several unknowns can appear

Types of Equations

First-degree equation -> It is an equation whose unknown is raised to the first power.
Quadratic equation –> It is an equation whose unknown is squared, that is, raised to the second power.

Clue to Solve an Equation

Perform several mathematical operations on both sides of the equation at the same time to isolate the variable (leave it alone on one side of the equals sign) and solve for it.
The equation will be solved once you manage to arrive at a true statement.

Detailed explanation

Practice Equations for 7th grade

Test your knowledge with 2 quizzes

\( 14x+3=17 \)

\( x=\text{?} \)

Examples with solutions for Equations for 7th grade

Step-by-step solutions included
Exercise #1

5x=0 5x=0

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the equation 5x=0 5x = 0 for x x , we will use the following steps:

  • Step 1: Identify that the equation is 5x=0 5x = 0 .
  • Step 2: To solve for x x , divide both sides of the equation by 5.

Let's perform the calculation as outlined in Step 2:

5x=0 5x = 0

Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x x :

x=05 x = \frac{0}{5}

Simplifying, this gives:

x=0 x = 0

Therefore, the solution to the equation 5x=0 5x = 0 is x=0 x = 0 .

The correct answer is option 4: x=0 x = 0 .

Answer:

x=0 x=0

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Exercise #2

5x=1 5x=1

What is the value of x?

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the equation 5x=1 5x = 1 , we need to isolate x x . Here are the steps:

  • Step 1: Start with the equation 5x=1 5x = 1 .
  • Step 2: Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of x x , which is 5, to isolate x x . This gives us:
  • 5x5=15\frac{5x}{5} = \frac{1}{5}
  • Step 3: Simplify the left side:
  • 5x5=x\frac{5x}{5} = x
  • Step 4: Write the simplified equation:
  • x=15x = \frac{1}{5}

    Therefore, the solution to the equation 5x=1 5x = 1 is x=15 x = \frac{1}{5} .

The correct answer choice is:

x=15 x = \frac{1}{5}

Answer:

x=15 x=\frac{1}{5}

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Exercise #3

14x+3=17 14x+3=17

x=? x=\text{?}

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the equation 14x+3=17 14x + 3 = 17 , we need to find the value of x x that satisfies the equation.

Step 1: Isolate the term containing x x by subtracting 3 from both sides of the equation:

14x+3βˆ’3=17βˆ’3 14x + 3 - 3 = 17 - 3
This simplifies to:
14x=14 14x = 14

Step 2: Solve for x x by dividing both sides by 14:

x=1414 x = \frac{14}{14}
Which simplifies to:
x=1 x = 1

Therefore, the solution to the equation 14x+3=17 14x + 3 = 17 is x=1 x = 1 .

Answer:

x=1 x=1

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Exercise #4

Solve the following problem:

2x+7βˆ’5xβˆ’12=βˆ’8x+3 2x+7-5x-12=-8x+3

Step-by-Step Solution

In order to solve this exercise, we first need to identify that we have an equation with an unknown.

To solve such equations, the first step will be to arrange the equation so that on one side we have the numbers and on the other side the unknowns.

2X+7βˆ’5Xβˆ’12=βˆ’8X+3 2X+7-5X-12=-8X+3

First, we'll move all unknowns to one side.
It's important to remember that when moving terms, the sign of the number changes (from negative to positive or vice versa).

2X+7βˆ’5Xβˆ’12+8X=3 2X+7-5X-12+8X=3

Now we'll do the same thing with the regular numbers.

2Xβˆ’5X+8X=3βˆ’7+12 2X-5X+8X=3-7+12

In the next step, we'll calculate the numbers according to the addition and subtraction signs.

2Xβˆ’5X=βˆ’3X 2X-5X=-3X
βˆ’3X+8X=5X -3X+8X=5X

3βˆ’7=βˆ’4 3-7=-4
βˆ’4+12=8 -4+12=8

5X=8 5X=8

At this stage, we want to reach a state where we have only one X X , not 5X 5X ,
Thus we'll divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of the unknown (in this case - 5).

X=85 X={8\over5}

Answer:

x=85 x=\frac{8}{5}

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Exercise #5

5x(x+2)(x+5)= 5x(x+2)(x+5)=

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's solve the given equation, noting that on the right side of the given equation is the number 0, and on the left side is a multiplication of algebraic expressions only:

5x(x+2)(x+5)=0 5x(x+2)(x+5)= 0 From here we'll remember that the result of multiplication between expressions will yield 0 only if at least one of the multiplying expressions equals zero,

Therefore we'll get three simple equations and solve them by isolating the variable in each:

x=0 \boxed{x=0} or:

x+2=0x=βˆ’2 x+2=0\\ \boxed{x=-2}

or:

x+5=0x=βˆ’5 x+5=0\\ \boxed{x=-5}

Therefore the correct answer is answer D.

Answer:

All of the above

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an equation in 7th grade math?

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An equation is a mathematical statement with an equals sign (=) that shows two algebraic expressions are equivalent. Each side of the equation contains numbers, variables (unknowns like X), or both, and the goal is to find the value that makes the equation true.

How do you solve a first-degree equation with one variable?

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To solve a first-degree equation: 1) Perform the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable, 2) Use inverse operations (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division), 3) Check your answer by substituting it back into the original equation to verify it creates a true statement.

What's the difference between a true statement and false statement in equations?

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A true statement is always correct (like 5=5 or 3+2=5), while a false statement is never true (like 2=3 or 4=9). When solving equations, we find values that make the equation a true statement.

Can equations have variables on both sides?

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Yes, equations can have variables on both sides, like 2+5X=10+X. To solve these, you move all variables to one side and all numbers to the other side using inverse operations, keeping the equation balanced.

What are the most common mistakes when solving equations?

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Common mistakes include: β€’ Not performing the same operation on both sides β€’ Forgetting to use inverse operations β€’ Making arithmetic errors β€’ Not checking the solution in the original equation β€’ Confusing the variable with its coefficient

How do you check if your equation solution is correct?

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Substitute your answer back into the original equation in place of the variable. If both sides equal the same number (creating a true statement), your solution is correct. If they don't match, recalculate your answer.

What types of equations do 7th graders learn?

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Seventh graders primarily learn first-degree equations (where the variable has an exponent of 1), such as X+2=5 or 4X=12. They also get introduced to equations with variables on both sides and begin preparing for quadratic equations.

Why do we use letters like X and Y in equations?

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Letters represent unknown values we need to find, replacing the boxes (⬜) used in elementary math. X is the most common variable, followed by Y. Using letters makes equations cleaner and easier to work with in algebra.

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