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Free One-Step Equations Worksheet

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One-Step Equations
1.
16+x=1716 + x = 17
2.
8x=968x = 96
3.
17=x+817 = x + 8
4.
x−3=−17x - 3 = -17
5.
9=x+169 = x + 16
6.
−2=x+12-2 = x + 12
7.
−15+x=−2-15 + x = -2
8.
x+13=1x + 13 = 1
9.
−54=6x-54 = 6x
10.
−25=x−16-25 = x - 16
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Name: Answer KeyDate:
One-Step Equations
1.
16+x=1716 + x = 17
Answer: x=1x = 1
2.
8x=968x = 96
Answer: x=12x = 12
3.
17=x+817 = x + 8
Answer: x=9x = 9
4.
x−3=−17x - 3 = -17
Answer: x=−14x = -14
5.
9=x+169 = x + 16
Answer: x=−7x = -7
6.
−2=x+12-2 = x + 12
Answer: x=−14x = -14
7.
−15+x=−2-15 + x = -2
Answer: x=13x = 13
8.
x+13=1x + 13 = 1
Answer: x=−12x = -12
9.
−54=6x-54 = 6x
Answer: x=−9x = -9
10.
−25=x−16-25 = x - 16
Answer: x=−9x = -9
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This worksheet covers solving one-step equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division — the foundation skill for all of Algebra. Problems mix positive and negative solutions so students can't pattern-match their way through. Use it as a warm-up, homework, or a quick check for understanding.

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