Free Year 8 Solving Linear Equations Worksheet — Level 1
One-step, two-step and equations with brackets or variables on both sides. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 8 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.
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- Year
- Year 8
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Topic
- Linear Equations
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- New Zealand Curriculum
- Questions
- 12
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- solving one-step equations
- using inverse operations
- checking solutions
Curriculum: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
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How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 8 students (typically ages 12–13) working on linear equations. It is pitched at level 1 · easier.
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 15 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
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Preview
Year 8 · Mathematics · Linear Equations
Year 8 Solving Linear Equations Worksheet — Level 1
Student name:
Date:
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Solve each equation. Show every step and check your answer by substituting it back in.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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About this resource
- Created by
- Success Tutoring Maths Team
- Reviewed by
- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Generated by checked procedures
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