Solving One-Step Linear Equations
Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________
Instructions: Solve each equation by performing the inverse operation. Show your working and write your final answer in the space provided.
Section A: Addition and Subtraction
1.
x + 7 = 15
x = __________
2.
m - 9 = 12
m = __________
3.
y + 14 = 23
y = __________
4.
n - 5 = 18
n = __________
5.
p + 21 = 35
p = __________
Section B: Multiplication and Division
6.
4x = 28
x = __________
7.
a ÷ 3 = 9
a = __________
8.
6b = 42
b = __________
9.
c ÷ 5 = 7
c = __________
10.
8d = 64
d = __________
Section C: Mixed Practice
11.
t - 13 = 26
t = __________
12.
9k = 81
k = __________
13.
w + 17 = 40
w = __________
14.
h ÷ 6 = 8
h = __________
15.
q - 22 = 15
q = __________
Remember: Use the inverse operation to isolate the variable. Addition ↔ Subtraction, Multiplication ↔ Division