One-Step Equation Solving 6th grade

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🎯 I Can Statements & Success Criteria

I can:

Understand what one-step addition and subtraction equations are

Isolate the variable using inverse operations

Solve one-step equations involving addition or subtraction accurately

Explain the steps I used to solve an equation

1. x + 4 = 9

Answer: x = _______

2. x - 6 = 11

Answer: x = _______

3. x + 8 = 15

Answer: x = _______

4. x - 2 = 7

Answer: x = _______

5. x + 5 = 12

Answer: x = _______

6. x - 7 = 4

Answer: x = _______

7. Choose ONE equation from above and explain how you solved it using this sentence frame:

"I solved _____________ by _________________________________."

8. Real-Life Problem: You have some candies. After getting 3 more candies, you have 7 candies total. How many candies did you have before?

Write an equation: ________________

Answer: I had _______ candies before.

9. Extension Challenge: Try this harder equation: 2x + 3 = 9

Answer: x = _______