Turn word problems into equations and solve them: think-of-a-number puzzles, consecutive numbers, perimeters and shopping problems. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 8 worksheet has 8 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.
Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.
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Completed: Year 8 Equation Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1
Year 8 students (typically ages 13–14) working on linear equations. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.
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 8 Equation Word Problems Worksheet — Level 2.
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For each problem, choose a letter for the unknown, write an equation, solve it, and check your answer in the words of the problem.
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