Rearranging Equations Worksheet

Practice rearranging simple algebraic equations to solve for different variables.

Grade 6 Math AlgebraRearranging Equations

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.B.5CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.B.7

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Rearranging Equations

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to rearrange the equations or solve for the unknown variable. Remember to keep the equation balanced!

Think of an equation like a balance scale. Whatever you do to one side, you must do to the other to keep it balanced.

1. To move a term that is adding on one side, you must it from both sides.

2. To move a term that is subtracting on one side, you must it to both sides.

3. To move a term that is multiplying on one side, you must both sides by it.

4. To move a term that is dividing on one side, you must both sides by it.

1. Solve for x: x + 7 = 15

2. Solve for x: x - 12 = 8

1. Solve for x: 3x = 21

2. Solve for x: x / 5 = 6

1. If 4 + y = 10, what is the value of y?

2. Which operation would you use to solve for 'a' in the equation a - 9 = 20?

Subtract 9 from both sides

Add 9 to both sides

Multiply both sides by 9

Divide both sides by 9

1. To solve for 'z' in the equation 5z = 30, you should divide both sides by 5.

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2. If you have the equation a + b = c, and you want to solve for 'b', you would subtract 'c' from both sides.

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