Solving Single-Step Equations

This worksheet helps 8th-grade students practice solving single-step linear equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Grade 8 Math AlgebraOne-variable EquationsSolving EquationsSolving Single-step Equations

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

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algebraequationssingle-stepmathgrade 8

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Solve each single-step equation. Show your work clearly.

1. Solve for x: x + 7 = 15

2. Solve for y: y - 12 = -4

3. The image below represents the equation x + 3 = 8. What is the value of x?

x =

4. Write an equation represented by the balance scale below, then solve for the unknown.

Equation:

Solution:

5. Solve for a: 4a = 28

6. Solve for b: b / 3 = -9

7. To solve for x in the equation x - 5 = 10, you would 5 to both sides.

8. To solve for m in the equation 6m = 42, you would both sides by 6.

9. Which operation would you use to solve y + 18 = 7?

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division