One-step equations worksheets with answer keys

One-step equations solved by a single inverse operation — the first real algebra. Grades 6-8. Every sheet prints with a matching answer key, and every sheet is generated fresh — so you can hand out a different one each time without writing it yourself.

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What the problems look like

Three real examples at each difficulty, with answers.

Easy

• Solve for x: x + 8 = 11 → x = 3
• Solve for x: x + 5 = 15 → x = 10
• Solve for x: 2x = 12 → x = 6

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Medium

• Solve for x: x − 9 = -1 → x = 8
• Solve for x: x − 4 = 14 → x = 18
• Solve for x: x + 3 = 8 → x = 5

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Hard

• Solve for x: 3x = -24 → x = -8
• Solve for x: x + 31 = 20 → x = -11
• Solve for x: x − 36 = -2 → x = 34

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How to use it

• Pick a difficulty above and hit generate — you get 20 problems instantly.
• Toggle the answer key on or off before you print.
• Hit “New problems” for a completely different sheet on the same skill.
• Every sheet has a permanent link, so you can reprint the exact same one next year.
• No signup, no ads on the printout. Pro ($19) raises the cap to 60 problems and prints A–F differentiated versions in one go.

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