Solving One-Step Linear Equations

Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________

Instructions: Solve each equation by performing the inverse operation. Show your working and write your final answer in the space provided.

Section A: Addition and Subtraction

1. x + 7 = 15 x = __________
2. m - 9 = 12 m = __________
3. y + 14 = 23 y = __________
4. n - 5 = 18 n = __________
5. p + 21 = 35 p = __________

Section B: Multiplication and Division

6. 4x = 28 x = __________
7. a ÷ 3 = 9 a = __________
8. 6b = 42 b = __________
9. c ÷ 5 = 7 c = __________
10. 8d = 64 d = __________

Section C: Mixed Practice

11. t - 13 = 26 t = __________
12. 9k = 81 k = __________
13. w + 17 = 40 w = __________
14. h ÷ 6 = 8 h = __________
15. q - 22 = 15 q = __________

Remember: Use the inverse operation to isolate the variable. Addition ↔ Subtraction, Multiplication ↔ Division