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Addition and subtraction equations secret message puzzles
Each letter of a short message hides a one-step equation such as x + 7 = 15: students solve for x, find the value in the key and write the letter.
What is on this worksheet
Each letter of a short message hides a one-step equation such as x + 7 = 15: students solve for x, find the value in the key and write the letter.
- Equations: Adding and subtracting
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About equation secret messages
Each letter of a short message is hidden behind a one-step equation. Students solve for x, find the value in the key and write the letter.
The key gives every value its own letter, so there is exactly one message. Choose addition and subtraction equations, multiplication and division equations or all four, with or without negative answers.
Printing
US Letter or A4, portrait: choose your paper size above. Print at 100 percent (actual size). Use "Black and white" for the copier, or "Color" for display pages and mini books.
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