Lesson 4: Solving linear equations with brackets

Here is a PDF version of the lesson.

Here is a PDF version of the workbook containing lots of practice.

In this lesson you will learn what a linear equation is and what it means to “solve an equation”. This lesson explains the steps of solving a linear equation, from simplifying the expressions with brackets on both sides of the equal sign; identifying, rearranging and collecting like terms; isolating for the unknown variable by dividing by its coefficient. 

In this lesson you will see a concrete example on how to solve an equation that contains brackets and simplifies to a linear equation.

Practice exercises accompanying this lesson will help you master the acquired knowledge and skills.

Solving linear equations short animation