Algebra Worksheets One Step Equations

When solving an equation, our goal is to:

• add all the numbers together.

• use a calculator.

• eat lunch.

• isolate the variable to solve.

Which choice models this situation? Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets to a fundraiser by Friday. So far, he has sold 9 tickets. How many tickets does he still need to sell?

• t - 9 = 25

• t + 9 = 25

• 9t = 25

• t/9 = 25

Solve:

• 96

• -96

• 4

• -4

Solve for x.

• x = 6

• x = 7

• x = 13

• x = 19

m+13=21

• m=34

• m=8

• m=273

• m=6

Solve for y:
y - 7 = 10

• 17

• -3

• 3

• -17

What equation matches this situation?
Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more.  Now she has a total of 10 games.

• v - 4 = 10

• v + 4 = 10

• 10 - 4 = v

• Answer not Given

k+8=15

• k=23

• k=10

• k=7

• k=11

Cheryl gets paid $8 per hour for her job at the record store.  She made a total of $96 last week.  Which equation models this situation?

• 96h = 8

• h/96 = 8

• 8h = 96

• h/8 = 96

Solve this equation.

• x = 4

• x = 7

• x = 3

• x = 11