Solving One-Step Equations: Fun Algebra Challenges

Sarah has x apples. If she buys 5 more apples, she will have 12 apples. What is the value of x?

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A book costs x dollars. If you buy 3 books, you spend 15 dollars. What is the value of x?

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Tom has x marbles. He gives 4 marbles to his friend and now has 10 marbles left. What is the value of x?

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A box contains x candies. If you eat 3 candies, there are 7 candies left. What is the value of x?

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Lisa has x stickers. She gives away 2 stickers and now has 8 stickers left. What is the value of x?

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A bicycle costs x dollars. If you save 20 dollars, you will have 80 dollars. What is the value of x?

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In a classroom, there are x students. If 5 students leave, there are 15 students remaining. What is the value of x?

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A shirt costs x dollars. If you buy 2 shirts, you spend 40 dollars. What is the value of x?

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Mark has x toy cars. He buys 6 more and now has 20 toy cars. What is the value of x?

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A pizza has x slices. If you eat 3 slices, there are 5 slices left. What is the value of x?

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