One-step equations with different letters worksheets

What is on this worksheet

Solve one-step equations with all four operations, where the unknown is a different letter such as n, y, a or t instead of x.

• Letter: A mix of letters

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About one-step equations

Choose addition, subtraction, multiplication or division equations (or a mix), and how big the numbers get. Students use the opposite operation on both sides to get the letter by itself, then check by putting the answer back in. Every answer is a whole number.

The solved example can include a balance scale drawn with blocks, so students can picture why the same thing must be done to both sides. For subtraction and division the picture shows the answer side by side, because blocks cannot be taken away from a pan.

Printing

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