Multiplication and division equations secret message puzzles

Each letter of a short message hides a one-step equation that is solved by dividing or multiplying, decoded with the key.

What is on this worksheet

Each letter of a short message hides a one-step equation that is solved by dividing or multiplying, decoded with the key.

  • Equations: Multiplying and dividing

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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

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