Solving One Step Equation Word Problems

Identify the key parts of the verbal phrase

Write the equation

Identify the variable

Solve the equation

6 - x

6 / x

x + 6

x * 6

Subtraction

Division

Multiplication

Addition

Variable

Equals

Subtraction

Addition

They mean the same thing

The first means subtract 3 from a number, the second means subtract a number from 3

The first means add 3 to a number, the second means subtract a number from 3

The first means subtract a number from 3, the second means subtract 3 from a number

7

10

4

3

To identify the operation

To identify the variable

To identify the solution

To identify the total

2

3

4

5

7 - x = 4

4 - x = 7

x - 4 = 7

x + 4 = 7

To ensure you used the correct variable

To ensure you used the correct operation

To ensure the equation is balanced

To ensure the answer fits the context of the problem