6th grade one-step equations worksheets

One-step equations are the first true algebra your child solves: find x in x + 7 = 12 or 4x = 28 by undoing one operation. Sixth graders practice all four types (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) with whole-number answers.

Free printable PDF worksheet, aligned to Common Core 6.EE.B.5, 6.EE.B.6, 6.EE.B.7.

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The kind of problems you'll get

Solve each equation. Write x = your answer.

  1. Solve: 72 = 9x

    Answer: x = 8

  2. Solve: 11 + x = 20
  3. Solve: x − 8 = 8

Every print pulls a fresh set of problems at this level, so a make-up test or a second sibling never gets the same sheet.

What's on each sheet

Every version prints on US Letter or A4, with its answer key on the last page.

How to teach this

Read each equation as a question first: what number plus 7 makes 12? Then show the shortcut: do the opposite operation to both sides. Have your child check every answer by substituting it back in; the check is where the learning sticks.

Watch for: Kids see x + 7 = 12 and add 7 again. Undoing means the opposite operation, so subtract 7 from both sides. 4x reads like 4 plus x. A number written next to a letter means multiply, so undo it by dividing.

Common questions about one-step equations

How should my child write the answers?
As a full statement, like x = 5, not just the number. The answer key uses the same form, so checking is quick.
What kinds of equations are on the sheet?
A mix of all four one-step types: x + 7 = 12, x − 4 = 9, 4x = 28, and x ÷ 3 = 5. Every solution is a whole number.

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Aligned to Common Core 6.EE.B.5, 6.EE.B.6, 6.EE.B.7. Reviewed by the One more sheet curriculum team. Content version 123, updated July 2026.