Created by Robert Anderson
12 questions
6th Grade
Math
Updated Sep 2026
Solving Equations with One Variable is a Grade 6 mathematics worksheet focused on using the properties of equality to solve one-step equations with addition and subtraction. Students first complete a fill-in-the-blank item stating the rule to apply the same operation to both sides, then solve equations such as 30 = y + 12, g - 8 = 25, and 30 = m - 18. The multiple-choice items include both positive and negative-operation situations and ask students to identify the value of the variable. This 12-question resource helps students connect inverse operations with accurate equation solving and recognize when addition is needed to solve a subtraction equation. It is useful for guided practice, independent review, or a quick check of Grade 6 readiness with one-variable equations. The worksheet is available as a free printable PDF and includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.
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This Grade 6 worksheet covers solving one-step equations with one variable by applying the same operation to both sides of an equation. It includes one fill-in-the-blank item about the properties of equality and 11 multiple-choice problems involving addition and subtraction, such as 18 + a = 24 and 30 = m - 18.
Begin by discussing the fill-in-the-blank rule that the same operation must be applied to both sides of an equation. Then model how inverse operations isolate the variable in an addition equation and a subtraction equation before students complete the multiple-choice items; ask them to explain why addition is used to solve y - 11 = 52.
Watch for students choosing the visible number instead of finding the missing variable, such as selecting 30 for 30 = m - 18 rather than adding 18 to get 48. Students may also subtract when they should add in equations such as g - 8 = 25, or fail to apply the same operation to both sides as stated in the opening item.
On Wayground, assign this resource as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz, and use the complete answer key to check the fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice responses. For printable submissions, you can scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to support grading.
Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the equation items and answer choices are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the one-step equation practice.
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