One-Step Equations Worksheet
Practice solving one-step linear equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for 8th grade math.
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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?
5
7
30
40
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?
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