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Solve One & Two Step Equations

Savannah Turner

Created by Savannah Turner

20 questions

6th - 9th Grade

Math

Updated Aug 2026

Solve One & Two Step Equations is a free printable mathematics worksheet for students in Grades 6–9. It contains 20 multiple-choice questions that build fluency with identifying variables, using inverse operations, applying the equality property, and solving one- and two-step equations involving integers, decimals, and coefficients. Students select solutions to equations such as x + 4 = -3, x - 5.5 = 10.5, and 12y = 5424, while also answering questions about the steps used to isolate a variable. The worksheet’s complete answer key supports quick checking, reteaching, independent practice, or a short formative assessment of foundational equation-solving skills.

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Solve One & Two Step Equations

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
x + 4 = -3
a)
-1
b)
4
c)
-7
d)
8
2.
35 = y - 3
a)
-38
b)
-4
c)
32
d)
38
3.
3x + 7
The variable is:
a)
7
b)
3
c)
x
d)
-4
4.
-10k = 50
k =
a)
-500
b)
-5
c)
-7
d)
3
5.
When you solve one-step equations, you can do anything you want to one side of the equal sign, as long as...
a)
it is mathematical
b)
you do the SAME thing to the other side
c)
solving equations is impossible
d)
I love Snow Days!
6.
In an equation, you want to get the variable...
a)
on one side
b)
to disappear
c)
by itself
d)
to sing and dance
7.
The inverse operation of addition is _______________.
a)
Division
b)
Multiplication
c)
Addition
d)
Subtraction
8.

Solve for x.


x + 12 = 20

a)

x = 8

b)

x = -32

c)

x = 32

d)

x = -8

9.

Solve the equation:


x - 5.5 = 10.5

a)

x = 5.5

b)

x = 5

c)

x = -15

d)

x = 16

10.

x + 23 = -45

a)

x = -23

b)

x = -68

c)

x = -12

d)

x = 64

11.

12y = 5424

a)

y = 484

b)

y = 456

c)

y = 452

d)

y = 543

12.
5.    6b = 30
a)
x = 36
b)
x = 24
c)
x = 180
d)
x = 5
13.

x−2+3=−3\frac{x}{-2}+3=-3  

a)

x=0x=0  

b)

x=12x=12  

c)

x=−3x=-3  

d)

x=−6x=-6  

14.

−4x+3=−29-4x+3=-29  

a)

x=4x=4  

b)

x=6x=6  

c)

x=2x=2  

d)

x=8x=8  

15.

−5x−1=−16-5x-1=-16  

a)

x=3x=3  

b)

x=−4x=-4  

c)

x=2x=2  

d)

x=5x=5  

16.

x−11+8=6\frac{x}{-11}+8=6  

a)

x=−22x=-22  

b)

x=1x=1  

c)

x=11x=11  

d)

x=22x=22  

17.


14x−10=414x-10=4  

a)

x=−8x=-8  

b)

x=10x=10  

c)

x=1x=1  

d)

x=−14x=-14  

18.


−4x−7=−19-4x-7=-19  

a)

x=3x=3  

b)

x=−10x=-10  

c)

x=−9x=-9  

d)

x=12x=12  

19.


x−1+5=12\frac{x}{-1}+5=12  

a)

x=10x=10  

b)

x=−7x=-7  

c)

x=−4x=-4  

d)

x=3x=3  

20.

x4+8=10\frac{x}{4}+8=10  

a)

x=−4x=-4  

b)

x=−8x=-8  

c)

x=8x=8  

d)

x=16x=16  

WaygroundAnswer Key

Solve One & Two Step Equations

Total questions: 20

1.
c) -7
2.
d) 38
3.
c) x
4.
b) -5
5.
b) you do the SAME thing to the other side
6.
c) by itself
7.
d) Subtraction
8.
a)

x = 8

9.
d)

x = 16

10.
b)

x = -68

11.
c)

y = 452

12.
d) x = 5
13.
b)

x=12x=12  

14.
d)

x=8x=8  

15.
a)

x=3x=3  

16.
d)

x=22x=22  

17.
c)

x=1x=1  

18.
a)

x=3x=3  

19.
b)

x=−7x=-7  

20.
c)

x=8x=8  

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What does the Solve One & Two Step Equations worksheet cover?

This Grade 6–9 mathematics worksheet uses 20 multiple-choice questions to practice solving one- and two-step linear equations. Students identify variables, select inverse operations, apply the same operation to both sides, and solve equations with integers, decimals, and coefficients.

How can I use this worksheet to teach one- and two-step equations?

Introduce the worksheet by modeling how to isolate a variable: identify the operation applied to the variable, use its inverse, and perform the same operation on both sides. Then have students explain their choices for items such as x + 12 = 20 or x - 5.5 = 10.5 before completing the remaining multiple-choice questions independently.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this equations worksheet?

Watch for students choosing the wrong inverse operation, changing only one side of the equation, or stopping before the variable is by itself. In the multiple-choice items, also check for sign errors with negative numbers, incorrect division when a variable has a coefficient, and confusion between the variable and its coefficient in expressions such as 3x + 7.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

This worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key. Printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, while the digital quiz can be assigned and scored online.

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