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Solving Linear Equations Practice

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Solving Linear Equations Practice
Grade 8 Mathematics LearnCrux.com
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Directions
  • Fill in each blank carefully.
  • Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
  • Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
  • Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. Match the term to its meaning: solution
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2. Which equation has no solution?
3. Match the outcome to the meaning: infinitely many solutions
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4. In 2x - 9 = 7, the value of x is __.
5. Why must the same operation be done to both sides of an equation?
6. Which statement shows one solution?
7. A value that makes an equation true is called a __.
8. Why should students check a solution in the original equation?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. a value that makes an equation true
2. 3x + 2 = 3x + 8
3. the equation simplifies to a true statement
4. 8
5. Doing the same operation to both sides preserves equality and keeps the equation balanced
6. x = 5
7. solution
8. Substituting back confirms that the value actually makes the equation true

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