Help students solve linear equations by expanding one bracket, collecting variable terms when needed and checking by substitution in the original equation.

Includes four worked examples, 12 guided questions, 12 independent questions, six mixed review questions and a complete worked answer key. Review includes a bracket expansion error, a word problem and a substitution check that shows the value inside the bracket.

13 printable A4 pages, including a teacher overview and Terms of Use. Each equation has a positive whole-number solution and one bracket on the left. The right side may be a number or contain a variable term. Use for Year 7 maths lessons, tutoring or revision.