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Free Year 10 Equation Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1 — Practice Set 3

Practice Set 3 for Year 10 Equation Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1: the same skill and level with a fresh set of questions and a full answer sheet.

More practice: Set 1 · Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Year
Year 10
Subject
Maths
Topic
Linear Equations
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
8
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • writing equations from word problems
  • solving linear equations
  • checking solutions in context

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Year 10 Equation Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1 — Practice Set 3

  1. 1Year 10 Equation Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2
  2. 2Year 10 Equation Word Problems Worksheet — Level 3
  3. 3Year 10 Gradient and Linear Equations Worksheet — Level 1
  4. 4Year 10 Gradient and Linear Equations Worksheet — Level 2

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 10 students (typically ages 15–16) working on linear equations. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 8 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Try Year 10 Equation Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 10 · Mathematics · Linear Equations

Year 10 Equation Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1 — Practice Set 3

Name

Date

Score /

For each problem, choose a letter for the unknown, write an equation, solve it, and check your answer in the words of the problem.

1.Isla thinks of a number, multiplies it by 5 and then adds 15. The answer is 110. Write an equation and find the number.
2.Max thinks of a number, subtracts 2 and multiplies the result by 3. The answer is 36. What was the number?
3.Jayden thinks of a number, multiplies it by 6 and then adds 12. The answer is 114. Write an equation and find the number.
4.Max thinks of a number, subtracts 7 and multiplies the result by 3. The answer is 12. What was the number?
5.Isla thinks of a number, multiplies it by 4 and then adds 15. The answer is 23. Write an equation and find the number.
6.Zoe thinks of a number, multiplies it by 4 and then adds 8. The answer is 48. Write an equation and find the number.
7.Leo thinks of a number, multiplies it by 6 and then adds 12. The answer is 102. Write an equation and find the number.
8.Noah thinks of a number, subtracts 5 and multiplies the result by 3. The answer is 60. What was the number?
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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