One Step Equations/ Writing Equations

Write each sentence as an equation.

Two less than a number n is fifty two.

• x - 3 = 12

• n - 5 = 34

• n - 2 = 52

• x + 5 = 40

Write each sentence as an equation.

Three less than a number is twelve.

• x - 3 = 12

• n - 5 = 34

• n - 2 = 52

• x + 5 = 40

Solve each question:

x + 9 = 12

Solve each question:

4 + a = 13

Write each sentence as an equation.

The sum of five and a number is ten less than fifty.

• x - 3 = 12

• n - 5 = 34

• n - 2 = 52

• x + 5 = 40

Write each sentence as an equation.

Three more than a number is sixty.

• x + 3 = 60

• n - 5 = 34

• n - 2 = 52

• x + 6 = 8

Write each sentence as an equation.

Twice a number is two more than five.

• 3x = 34

• 2x = 7

• 2x = 8

• 2x = 54

Solve each question:

6 = m + 6

Solve each question:

6 = n – 4

Write each sentence as an equation.

The sum of x and 6 is two less than ten.

• x - 3 = 12

• n - 5 = 34

• x + 6 = 8

• x + 5 = 40