Percents Basics
Learn percents basics with step-by-step explanations, examples, and practice for grades 4–9.
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What you’ll learn
- Key ideas explained simply
- Worked example with steps
- Practice problems with answers
Quick example
Q: Solve 6x - 3 = 2x + 25
A: x = 7
- 6x - 3 = 2x + 25
- 4x = 28
- x = 7
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FAQ
What’s the fastest way to solve a one-step equation?
Use the inverse operation on both sides. Example: x + 7 = 24 → subtract 7 to get x = 17.
How do I check my solution?
Plug x back into both sides and confirm both evaluate to the same number.