Solve equations with a bracket like 3(x + 4) = 21

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.

1. 1.

   Ari draws two bars for 2(x + 4) = 14, with a ruler and a very serious face. What is x?

   3
2. 2.

   Esme sketches the bars for 4(x − 4) = 8 on lined paper. What is x?

   6
3. 3.

   Jun draws the bars for 4(x − 2) = 12 in pen, very boldly. What is x?

   5
4. 4.

   Kira finds this on a puzzle card: 4(x + 2) = 20. What is x?

   3
5. 5.

   The math club warm-up is 2(x + 5) = -4, and Luz wants to finish first. What is x?

   -7
6. 6.

   Milo copies 4(x + 3) = -8 from the board and draws the bars. What is x?

   -5
7. 7.

   Noah's quiz starts with 6(x − 2) = 18. What is x?

   5
8. 8.

   Tala tests four guesses for 4(x + 4) = 24. Which value of x makes it true?

   • 5
   • 10
   • 2
   • 8
9. 9.

   Ari checks a friend's answers to 2(x + 3) = -8 before class. Which value of x makes it true?

   • -1
   • -14
   • -4
   • -7
10. 10.

    Jun has 3 boxes of crayons. After taking 2 crayons out of each box, 18 crayons are left in all. How many crayons were in each box at first?

    8