Study Guide
Solving Linear Equations
Explains the balance method for solving equations: do the same thing to both sides using inverse operations. Builds from one-step…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 20 min
Extra practice for Year 9 Solving Linear Inequalities Worksheet — Level 2: the same skill with fresh questions.
WorksheetYear 9Level 2 · Standard
Free Year 9 Solving Linear Inequalities Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 3
Practice Set 3 for Year 9 Solving Linear Inequalities Worksheet — Level 2: 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 9
- Subject
- Maths
- Topic
- Linear Equations
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- New Zealand Curriculum
- Questions
- 12
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4), print or complete online
Students will practise
- solving linear inequalities
- using inverse operations
- writing solutions as inequalities
Curriculum: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Year 9 Solving Linear Inequalities Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 3
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 9 students (typically ages 13–14) working on linear equations. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are 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 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.
What should we do next?
Try Year 9 Solving Linear Inequalities Worksheet — Level 3, then check understanding with the Year 9 Linear Equations Topic Test.
Preview
Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 9 · Mathematics · Linear EquationsYear 9 Solving Linear Inequalities Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 3
Name
Date
Score /
Solve each inequality the same way you would solve an equation.
1.Solve: 3x − 8 > −11
2.Solve: 5x − 4 ≥ 51
3.Solve: 3x + 8 ≤ −1
4.Solve: 3x − 2 ≥ −8
5.Solve: 6x + 1 ≤ −41
6.Solve: 2x + 1 > 15
7.Solve: 7x + 10 ≤ 17
8.Solve: 5x + 3 > 8
9.Solve: 3x + 12 ≥ 39
10.Solve: 7x + 5 ≥ 54
11.Solve: 7x − 8 < −57
12.Solve: 3x − 4 ≤ 20
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Questions
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- Time
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- Difficulty
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- Time
- 15 min
- Questions
- 12 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
- Worksheet
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- Difficulty
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- Time
- 15 min
- Questions
- 12 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
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- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
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