One-Step Equations Practice Problems

Direction: Solve each one-step equation. Verify your solution by expanding the “Answer” section.


Problem 1: \( x + 5 = 12 \)

Answer

\( x = 7 \)


Problem 2: \( x \!- \!3 = 7 \)

Answer

\( x = 10 \)


Problem 3: \( {\Large{\frac{x}{2}}} = -6 \)

Answer

\( x = -12 \)


Problem 4: \( -5x = 45 \)

Answer

\( x = -9 \)


Problem 5: \( x\! -\! 7 = -9 \)

Answer

\( x = -2 \)


Problem 6: \(-7x = -56 \)

Answer

\( x = 8 \)


Problem 7: \( x + 9 = 9 \)

Answer

\( x = 0 \)


Problem 8: \( {\large{\frac{2x}{3}}} = 4 \)

Answer

\( x = 6 \)