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Equations are balances

Equations are balances

Balance scale showing x+7 on one side and 19 on the other, then subtracting 7 from both sides to leave x=12

The diagram shows an equation as a balance: x+7x+7x+7 on one side and 191919 on the other. If you subtract 777 from both sides, the balance stays equal and xxx is left on its own.

Solving One Step Equations Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Maths
  3. /Solving One Step Equations

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel GCSE Maths Solving One Step Equations for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Build fluency with number, ratio and algebra first, since geometry, probability and statistics topics rely on them, and leave extra time nearer the exam for Higher-tier problem-solving and multi-step reasoning questions.

Lessons

Calculation ProblemsUsing a CalculatorSystematic ListingFractions of an AmountFractions, Decimals and PercentagesSimplifying AlgebraWriting an ExpressionFunction MachinesSolving One Step EquationsAnglesArea and PerimeterProbabilityFrequency PolygonsAveragesBar ChartsStem and LeafPie Charts