STARTER – Solve the following

equations
1) 2x = 16
2) 5x = 50
3) 2x + 3 = 5
4) 3x + 6 = -12
5) 6x – 2 = -8
6) 2(x+3) = 16
7) 2(3x +1)= 14
8) 21+ 3j = 6
9) 2(x +3) = 4
10) 4( x -1) = - 16
 ANSWERS
1) 2x = 16 x=8
2) 5x = 50 x = 10
3) 2x + 3 = 5 x=1
4) 3x + 6 = -12 x = -6
5) 6x – 2 = -8 x = -1
6) 2(x+3) = 16 x=5
7) 2(3x +1)= 14 x=2
8) 21+ 3j = 6 x = -5
9) 2(x +3) = 4 x = -1
10) 4( x -1) = - 16 x = - 3
 Algebra 20/04/25

Learning objective
I will learn how to solve linear equations with
unknowns on both sides
Level 5 - 6
 SUCCESS CRITERIA: Self-Assessment
LEVEL 6a
I can solve complex
equations with
unknowns on both sides
and brackets
OBJECTIVE/
eg. 3(8 + 4x) = 4(9 +2 x) SELF-
OUTCOME MY TARGET
LEVEL 6b ASSESSMENT
I can solve complex
I will learn how equations with I know I have
to solve more unknowns on both sides achieved a...
and brackets eg. 2(x + 3) To secure or
complex linear Level 6a/6b?
= 14 + x improve my
equations Level 6c ?
target grade I
LEVEL 6c Level 5 ?
will...
I can solve equations with ...level,
unknowns on both sides because...
eg. 4x + 3 = 9 + x

LEVEL 5
Solving simple
equations with
unknowns on both sides
eg. 2x = 4 = x
 5x – 4 = 2x + 14
Step one: Move all the ‘unknowns’ together by doing inverse
operations
-2x -2x Subtract 2x
5x – 4 = 2x + 14 from both
sides

Step two: Simplify 5 x - 2x = 3x

Now we have - 3x – 4 = 14
Step three: Move all the known values together by doing inverse
operations
+4 +4 Add 4 to both
3x - 4 = 14 sides
Step four: Simplify 14 + 4 = 18

Step five: Solve by doing inverse operations Divide both sides by

3
3x = 18
3 3
Step five: Solve by doing inverse operations Divide both sides by
3x = 18 3
3 3

x=
6
 4x + 2 = 7 - x
Step one: Move all the ‘unknowns’ together by doing inverse
operations
+x +x Add x to both sides
4x + 2 = 7 – x
Step two: Simplify 4x + x = 5x

Now we have - 5x + 2 = 7
Step three: Move all the known values together by doing inverse
operations
-2 -2 Subtract 2 from
5x + 4 = 7 both sides
Step four: Simplify 7-2=5

Step five: Solve by doing inverse operations Divide both sides by

5
5x = 5
5 5
Step five: Solve by doing inverse operations Divide both sides by
5x = 5 5
5 5

x=
1
 L.O : I will learn how to solve linear equations with unknowns on
both sides

. 2x = 4 + x
Step one: Move all the ‘unknowns’
together-x
-x Subtract x
2x = 4 + x from both
sides

Step two: Solve

x=
4
 What is the first step to
do if the question was
3(x+4) = 15 + x ?
Move all the ‘known values’
Move the unknown values to get
together by doing inverse
operations
3(x+4) – x = 15
A) 3(4) = 15
Then solve
B) 4
3(x+4) = 15 + x – 3 –

x=8

Multiply out the

Add the known values
bracket together 3 + 4 = 7
C) 3(x+4) = 15 + x
3x + 12 = 15 + x
Then move all the ‘unknowns’ together
D) 7 + x = 15 + x
by doing inverse operations
 3(x + 4) = 15 +x
Step one: Multiply out the bracket
Multiply everything
3(x + 4) 3x + 12 by 3

=
Step two: Now we have 3x + 12 = 15 + x
Step three: Move all the ‘unknowns’ together by doing inverse
operations
Step four: Simplify

Step five: Move all the known values together by doing inverse
operations
Step six : Simplify

Step seven :Solve by doing inverse operations

 SOLVE

2(x - 1) = 2x +
8
 TASK
Level 5 Level 6
1.2x = 4 + x 1.5x + 3 = x+ 15
2.3x = 12 + x 2.4x + 5 = x + 20
3.4x – 2 = 2x + 8
3.4x = 15 + x
4.7x – 10 = 3x – 2
4.5x = 12 + x
5.4x + 3 = 9 + x
5.4x = 14 + 2x 6.8x + 5 = 19 + x
6.5x = 15 + 2x 7.6x – 4 = 12 – 2x
7.7x + 12 + 4x 8.4x – 5 = 7 + 2x
8.6x = 15 + 9x 9.7 – 5x = 2x – 14
10.2(x+3) = 14 + x
9.5x = 12 + 2x
11.5(3x – 4) = 12 + 7x
10.9x = 30 + 12x
12.2(5x + 7) = 3(7+x)
 ANSWERS
Level 5 Level 6
1.2x = 4 + x x=4 1.5x + 3 = x+ 15 x = 4
2.3x = 12 + x x=6 2.4x + 5 = x + 20 x = 5
3.4x – 2 = 2x + 8 x = 5
3.4x = 15 + x x=5
4.7x – 10 = 3x – 2 x = 2
4.5x = 12 + x x=3 5.4x + 3 = 9 + x x=2
5.4x = 14 + 2x x = 7 6.8x + 5 = 19 + x x = 2
6.5x = 15 + 2x x = 5 7.6x – 4 = 12 – 2x x = 4
7.7x + 12 + 4x x = 4 8.4x – 5 = 7 + 2x x = 6
9.7 – 5x = 2x – 14 x = 3
8.6x = 15 + 9x x = -5
10.2(x+3) = 14 + x x = 8
9.5x = 12 + 2x x = 4 11.5(3x – 4) = 12 + 7x x =
10.9x = 30 + 12x x 4
= - 10 12.2(5x + 7) = 3(7+x) x =
1
 SUCCESS CRITERIA: Self-Assessment
LEVEL 6a
I can solve complex
equations with
unknowns on both sides
OBJECTIVE/ and brackets eg.
OUTCOME 3(8 + 4x) = 4(9 +2 x) SELF-
MY TARGET
LEVEL 6b ASSESSMENT
I can solve complex
I will learn how equations with I know I have
to solve more unknowns on both sides achieved a...
and brackets eg. 2(x + 3) To secure or
complex linear Level 6a/6b?
= 14 + x improve my
equations Level 6c ?
target grade I
LEVEL 6c Level 5 ?
will...
I can solve equations with ...level,
unknowns on both sides because...
eg. 4x + 3 = 9 + x

LEVEL 5
Solving simple
equations with
unknowns on both sides
eg. 2x = 4 = x
 Treasure Hunt

Solve the equations to find the

next clue
2x + 5 = 12

x = 3.5
6x - 4 = 3x + 14

x=6
7x + 2 = 10 - x

x=1
8 + 4x) = 4(9 + 2

x=3
 SUCCESS CRITERIA: Self-Assessment
LEVEL 6a
I can solve complex
equations with
unknowns on both sides
OBJECTIVE/ and brackets eg.
OUTCOME 3(8 + 4x) = 4(9 +2 x) SELF-
MY TARGET
LEVEL 6b ASSESSMENT
I can solve complex
I will learn how equations with I know I have
to solve more unknowns on both sides achieved a...
and brackets eg. 2(x + 3) To secure or
complex linear Level 6a/6b?
= 14 + x improve my
equations Level 6c ?
target grade I
LEVEL 6c Level 5 ?
will...
I can solve equations with ...level,
unknowns on both sides because...
eg. 4x + 3 = 9 + x

LEVEL 5
Solving simple
equations with
unknowns on both sides
eg. 2x = 4 = x