One-Step Equations Worksheets
All four one-step forms cycle through the page: add, subtract, multiply, divide. x + 7 = 12, then x − 4 = 9, then 3x = 21, then x ÷ 5 = 6, and again. Solutions are positive whole numbers up to 12, 20 or 50 by setting, so the inverse operation is the whole task and the arithmetic never gets in the way. The key writes x = 5.
Ready-made PDFs
One-click downloads, answer key included, a different puzzle in each.
FAQ
Do the four forms appear in a fixed order?
Yes, they rotate: add, subtract, multiply, divide. That guarantees every page has all four, and students who notice the pattern still have to pick the right inverse each time.
Do the downloads include answer keys?
Yes, every PDF ends with a key page that repeats the layout with the answers in green. Turn the Answer key switch off for a problems-only file.
Can I get different versions for each student?
Turn on the 5 versions switch before downloading. You get five different sheets in one PDF, each with its own answer key, so neighbouring desks cannot copy.
Are there negative solutions?
No, solutions are positive whole numbers on this page, so the focus stays on choosing the inverse operation. The integers pages cover negatives.
Can students work these on a tablet?
Yes. Practice online puts a pen tool over the same sheet, so answers can be written with a stylus or finger and wiped for another try.
How do I print this equations worksheet?
Click Download PDF and print at 100% scale. The page is already sized for US Letter with printer-safe margins, so no fit-to-page fiddling is needed.