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One-Step Equation Practice

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One-Step Equation Practice 6th grade

Balance scale showing equation solving

🎯 Learning Goals

I can...

Solve one-step equations using addition and subtraction

Use inverse operations to isolate the variable

Show my work clearly with proper notation

Explain my reasoning using math vocabulary

📚 Part 1: Solve the One-Step Equations

Remember: Use inverse operations to "undo" and isolate the variable!

1. x + 4 = 11
2. x - 6 = 9
3. x + 8 = 15
4. x - 3 = 12
5. x + 7 = 20
6. x - 9 = 5

✏️ Part 2: Explain Your Thinking

7. Choose one equation from Part 1 and explain how you solved it using the sentence frame below:

I solved _____________ by _________________________________

because _____________________________________________.

8. Challenge Problem: A student solved x + 5 = 12 and got x = 17. What mistake did they make? How would you help them?

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