One-Step Equations Worksheet

Practice solving one-step linear equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for 8th grade math.

Grade 8 Math AlgebraOne-variable EquationsSolving EquationsOne-step Equations

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.7

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mathalgebraone-step equationsgrade 8

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One-Step Equations Practice

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

Solve each equation.

1. x + 7 = 15

2. y - 12 = 3

3. 20 = a + 9

4. -5 = m - 10

Solve each equation.

1. 4x = 28

2. y / 3 = 9

3. -6a = 42

4. m / -5 = -4

1. Which operation would you use to solve x - 8 = 10?

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

2. What is the value of 'p' in the equation 5p = 35?

Complete the following sentences.

1. To solve an addition equation, you use the inverse operation of .

2. If x / 4 = 12, then x = .

3. The goal of solving a one-step equation is to the variable.

Determine if each statement is true or false.

1. The equation x + 3 = 7 can be solved by subtracting 3 from both sides.

True

False

2. If 9y = 81, then y = 8.

True

False

Solve the following word problems by setting up and solving a one-step equation.

1. A recipe calls for 1.5 cups of flour. You have already added 0.75 cups. How much more flour do you need?

2. The perimeter of a square is 36 cm. What is the length of one side?