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One-step equations worksheet generator

The first stop in algebra: undo a single operation to isolate x. Choose which operations appear and whether negative numbers are allowed.

One-Step Equations

Name: Date:

1.
x + 8 = 33
2.
x + 13 = 34
3.
x − 20 = -18
4.
x − 12 = 9
5.
x − 25 = -2
6.
x + 12 = 19
7.
x − 22 = -2
8.
x − 20 = 0
9.
x + 2 = 14
10.
x + 19 = 25
11.
x − 2 = 5
12.
x + 9 = 33
13.
x − 18 = -17
14.
x − 15 = -13
15.
x − 1 = 23
16.
x − 15 = 8
17.
x + 7 = 19
18.
x + 18 = 31
19.
x + 22 = 25
20.
x + 4 = 27

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One-Step Equations — Answer Key

Name: Date:

1.
x + 8 = 33
x = 25
2.
x + 13 = 34
x = 21
3.
x − 20 = -18
x = 2
4.
x − 12 = 9
x = 21
5.
x − 25 = -2
x = 23
6.
x + 12 = 19
x = 7
7.
x − 22 = -2
x = 20
8.
x − 20 = 0
x = 20
9.
x + 2 = 14
x = 12
10.
x + 19 = 25
x = 6
11.
x − 2 = 5
x = 7
12.
x + 9 = 33
x = 24
13.
x − 18 = -17
x = 1
14.
x − 15 = -13
x = 2
15.
x − 1 = 23
x = 24
16.
x − 15 = 8
x = 23
17.
x + 7 = 19
x = 12
18.
x + 18 = 31
x = 13
19.
x + 22 = 25
x = 3
20.
x + 4 = 27
x = 23

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Frequently asked questions

What does “solving an equation” mean?: It means finding the value of the variable that makes both sides equal. You do that by undoing the operation on the variable, on both sides.
How do I print or save these worksheets as a PDF?: Click Print worksheet and choose your printer, or pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to keep a digital copy. The answer key prints on its own page.
Can I get a fresh set of problems?: Yes. Click New problems for a brand new randomly generated worksheet, as many times as you like.
Is this worksheet generator free?: Yes. Every generator on the site is free to use, with no account, no watermark and unlimited printing for classroom or home use.