One-Variable Equations Worksheet

Practice solving one-variable equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for grade 5 math students.

Grade 5 Math AlgebraOne-variable Equations

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.A.2CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.B.3

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mathalgebraone-variable equationsgrade 5

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One-Variable Equations

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Read each question carefully and solve for the unknown variable. Show your work.

1. In the equation x + 5 = 12, the variable is .

2. To solve for x in x - 7 = 3, you should 7 to both sides.

3. The operation inverse to multiplication is .

4. Solve for 'a': a + 8 = 15

5. What is the value of 'y' in the equation y + 12 = 20?

6. Solve for 'b': b - 6 = 10

7. Find 'z' if z - 4 = 11.

8. Which equation represents 'a number decreased by 9 is 15'?

9 - x = 15

x - 9 = 15

x + 9 = 15

9x = 15

9. Solve for 'x': 4x = 24

10. If a number divided by 3 is 7, what is the number? (x / 3 = 7)

11. The image below shows a balance scale. If each blue block weighs 1 unit, what is the weight of the red block?

Equation: 3 + x = 5