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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: $x + 7$ on one side and $19$ on the other. If you subtract $7$ from both sides, the balance stays equal and $x$ is left on its own.

Solving One Step Equations Lesson

GCSE
Maths
Solving One Step Equations

Step-by-step lessons covering Eduqas GCSE Maths Solving One Step Equations for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Component 1 and Component 2 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.

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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: $x + 7$ on one side and $19$ on the other. If you subtract $7$ from both sides, the balance stays equal and $x$ is left on its own.

Solving One Step Equations Lesson

GCSE
Maths
Solving One Step Equations

Step-by-step lessons covering Eduqas GCSE Maths Solving One Step Equations for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Component 1 and Component 2 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.