Solving Single-step Equations Worksheet

Practice solving single-step equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for Grade 7 math.

Grade 7 Math AlgebraOne-variable EquationsSolving EquationsSolving Single-step Equations

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.4.A

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Solving Single-step Equations

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

1. Solve for x: x + 12 = 30

2. Solve for y: y - 7 = 15

3. Solve for a: 25 = a + 10

4. Solve for m: 4m = 36

5. Solve for p: p / 5 = 9

6. Solve for k: 72 = 8k

7. Which operation would you use to solve x - 18 = 45?

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

8. To solve the equation 6x = 42, you should divide both sides by 6.

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False

9. In the equation y + 9 = 20, the value of y is .

10. If 12 divided by a number equals 3, the number is .

11. The image below represents a balance scale. If each small square weighs 1 unit, what is the value of 'x' to keep the scale balanced?