Practice solving one-step equations with whole numbers, integers, decimals, and fractions.

Read each equation carefully. Use an inverse operation to isolate the variable. Show your work in the space provided.

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Use inverse operations to find the unknown

Math - Grade 6-8

Instructions Read each equation carefully. Use an inverse operation to isolate the variable. Show your work in the space provided.
  1. 1

    Solve for x: x + 7 = 19

  2. 2

    Solve for y: y - 5 = 14

  3. 3

    Solve for n: 4n = 36

  4. 4

    Solve for a: a/6 = 8

  5. 5

    Solve for m: m + (-3) = 11

  6. 6

    Solve for p: p - 12 = -4

  7. 7

    Solve for k: -5k = 45

  8. 8

    Solve for r: r/(-7) = 3

  9. 9

    Solve for c: c + 2.5 = 9

  10. 10

    Solve for t: t - 3/4 = 2

  11. 11

    Solve for x: x/5 = -6

  12. 12

    Solve for d: 0.2d = 4

  13. 13

    Solve for q: -q = 17

  14. 14

    Solve for g: g + 1/6 = 5/6

  15. 15
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    A movie ticket costs $6. After buying the ticket, Maya has $18 left. Write and solve a one-step equation to find how much money Maya had before buying the ticket.

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