Grade 6 One-Step Equations (+ and −) Worksheets
Solve x + b = c and x − b = c by doing the same thing to both sides.
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Pre-Algebra · Grade 6
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Grade 6 · 3 pages · A4What each level generates
Grade 6 one-step equations (+ and −) — the exact skill behind each difficulty setting, straight from the generator.
- Level 1Undo an addition
- Level 2Undo a subtraction
- Level 3x is the number taken away
Grade levels follow the progression common to most English-language curricula — not one specific national curriculum. Every level shows exactly what it generates, so you can check the fit with your own program. See the full scope & sequence →
More Grade 6 pre-algebra skills
Each one generates a different kind of question, with its own three levels and answer key.
- Evaluating ExpressionsPut a number in place of the letter, then work the expression out.
- One-Step Equations (× and ÷)Solve ax = c and x ÷ a = c by undoing the multiplication or division.
- Collecting Like TermsSimplify an expression by adding the terms that match.
- Writing ExpressionsTurn a sentence into algebra, using n for the unknown number.
- Substituting into FormulasPut the given quantities into a formula and work out the result.
Frequently asked questions
▸What is pre-algebra in Grade 6?
It is the bridge from arithmetic to algebra: using letters for unknown numbers, evaluating expressions by substituting a value, and solving one-step equations. Grade 6 stays with non-negative numbers, which every skill and level here matches.
▸How do you evaluate an expression?
Replace the variable with the given number, then follow order of operations. For 3a + 4 with a = 5, substitute to get 3 × 5 + 4, multiply first to get 15 + 4, then add for 19. The Evaluating Expressions sheet drills exactly this, at one operation, two operations, or two variables to substitute.
▸What is the difference between an expression and an equation?
An expression, like 2x + 1, has no equals sign — you evaluate it. An equation, like 2x + 1 = 9, states two things are equal, so you solve it to find the value of x that makes it true. Grade 6 works with both.
▸Can I print the same worksheet twice?
Yes. The web address stores your exact worksheet, so bookmarking or sharing the link reproduces the identical problems and answer key — useful for handing every student the same set, or re-testing later.
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Completely. No account, no sign-up, no watermark. Build as many pre-algebra worksheets as you like and print straight from the PDF.