Math Worksheet · Grades 6–7
One-Step Equations Worksheet
A printable math worksheet for grades 6-7 on one-step equations. Students solve equations using the opposite operation, practice six equations, and solve four word problems. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Math
Grades
Grades 6–7
Skill Focus
One-Step Equations, algebraic thinking
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A one-step equation is solved with a single inverse operation. This worksheet teaches students to undo addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division, doing the same thing to both sides.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box works two examples step by step. Section A has six equations to solve for x. Section B on page 2 has four word problems.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with worked answers for every problem. The worksheet pairs well with the Two-Step Equations and Writing Algebraic Expressions worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the inverse operations.
Solve the six equations in Section A on page 1.
Solve the four word problems in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Two-Step Equations Worksheet for the next step.
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One-Step Equations Worksheet
A printable math worksheet for grades 6-7 on one-step equations. Students solve equations using the opposite operation, practice six equations, and solve four word problems. A complete answer key is included.
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Solving Equations: Finding the Unknown Number — a complete 45-minute lesson plan for Grades 6-8: objectives, warm-up, direct instruction, guided and independent practice, assessment, and differentiation. Free to read, no sign-in required. This resource is one of the student materials it uses.
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