Grade 8

Topic- Linear equation in one variable

WORKSHEET
1. The solution of 2x-3=7 is
a) 5
b) 7
c) 12
d) 11
2. Which of the following is not a linear equation in one variable?
a) 33z+5 = 0
b) 33(x+y) = 0
c) 33x+5 = 0
d) 33y+5 = 0
3. What should be added to -7/3 to get 3/7?
a) 21/58
b) 58/21
c) 47/21
d) 50/21
4. The difference between two whole numbers is 66. The ratio of the two numbers is 2: 5. The
two numbers are:
a) 60 and 6
b) 100 and 33
c) 110 and 44
d) 99 and 33
5. The degree of equation x2 – 9 = 2x2 is:
a) 0
b) 1
c) 3
d) 2
6. Sum of two numbers is 95. If one exceeds the other by 15, find the numbers.
7. Solve for x:

8. Solve:

9. The sum of a two-digit number and the number obtained by reversing its digits is 121. Find
the number if its unit place digit is 5.

10. The two perpendicular sides of a right angled triangle are in the ratio 3:4 and its perimeter is
96 cm. Find the three sides.

11. Meera’s mother is four times as old as Meera. After five years, her mother will be three
times as old as she will be then. What are their present ages?