Worksheet skill
Worksheets for one-step equations
Solve equations with one step, then check each solution by substituting it back into the equation.
Sample worksheet
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Before starting: Use inverse operations and keep both sides of an equality balanced.
After this: Combine an additive and a multiplicative inverse operation in a two-step equation.
Example questions
- x + 7 = 19
- 5x = 35
- x / 4 = -3
Settings in the builder
- operation type
- coefficient range
- signed solutions
Worked example
x + 7 = 19
Answer: x = 12
How to solve it
Subtract 7 from both sides: x = 19 - 7 = 12. Substitute 12 into the original equation to verify 12 + 7 = 19.
Common mistakes
What to check
- performing an operation on only one side
- using the same operation instead of its inverse
Ways to review the work
- 1
Ask learners to state the inverse operation before writing a line of work.
- 2
Have learners substitute their answer into the original equation, not just the final line of work.
Teaching content updated 2026-09-05. Read our accuracy standards.