Write and Solve One-Step Equations From Verbal Statements #1

Switch between statements and equations in this valuable algebra worksheet! In each of these 12 problems, students will be presented with a verbal statement describing an equation. Learners will first need to write the equation that matches the statement, then solve for the variable in the equation. 

Perfect for sixth graders, this worksheet supports students’ ability to write algebraic equations, connecting words, numbers, and mathematical symbols. Young mathematicians can also get plenty of practice with inverse operations and solving one-step algebraic equations. 

Keep going with the next two worksheets in this series: Write and Solve One-Step Equations From Verbal Statements #2 and Write and Solve One-Step Equations From Verbal Statements #3. For even more resources on this topic, try Write One-Step Equations From Verbal Statements #1, Writing One-Step Equations to Match Scenarios #1, and Solve One-Step Addition and Subtraction Equations.