Solving equations with one expansion worksheets

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Expand the parentheses first. Collect variable terms on one side, then isolate the variable. Check in the original equation.

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    These eight equations have variable terms on both sides and one solution each. Each has one set of parentheses, with four expansions on each side of the equals sign across the sheet. Easier uses integer values and integer solutions. On level introduces fractional factors and two half-integer solutions. Harder combines more negative and improper fractional factors with five noninteger solutions. The default key shows distribution, the solving steps and a check in both sides of the original grouped equation.

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