Grade 6 Math · One-Step Equations

Grade 6 One-Step Equations Practice Test

Build Grade 6 Math skills with five 10-question practice tests on one-step addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and word problems.

One-Step Equations Practice Tests

These Grade 6 Math practice tests help students solve equations with one operation. Students practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division equations with integers, fractions, decimals, negative numbers, word problems, inverse operations, and solution checks.

Skills covered

  • Solving addition and subtraction equations
  • Solving multiplication and division equations
  • Using inverse operations to isolate a variable
  • Working with fractions, decimals, and negative values
  • Translating one-step word problems into equations
  • Checking solutions by substitution
  • Estimating and explaining whether an equation solution is reasonable

How to use these practice tests

Identify the operation applied to the variable and use its inverse on both sides of the equation. Keep the equation balanced, simplify carefully, and substitute the answer back into the original equation. In word problems, define the variable before writing and solving the equation.

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Grade 6 One-Step Equations Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 6 Math practice test on one-step addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division equations with fractions, decimals, and real-world contexts.

Identify the operation on the variable, use the inverse operation on both sides, and check the solution in the original equation.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Which inverse operation undoes subtracting 6 in x−6=10x - 6 = 10?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Adding 6.

  1. Identify the operation: Determine which operation is applied to the variable and what inverse operation will undo it.
  2. Use the inverse operation: Addition undoes subtraction, so add 6 to both sides.
  3. Check the solution: Substitute the value into the original equation and confirm that both sides are equal.

Addition undoes subtraction, so add 6 to both sides.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which inverse operation undoes multiplying by 4 in 4x=204x = 20?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Dividing by 4.

  1. Identify the operation: Determine which operation is applied to the variable and what inverse operation will undo it.
  2. Use the inverse operation: Division undoes multiplication, so divide both sides by 4.
  3. Check the solution: Substitute the value into the original equation and confirm that both sides are equal.

Division undoes multiplication, so divide both sides by 4.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Solve x÷7=−2x \div 7 = -2.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is −14-14.

  1. Identify the operation: Determine which operation is applied to the variable and what inverse operation will undo it.
  2. Use the inverse operation: Multiply both sides by 7: x=−2×7=−14x = -2 \times 7 = -14.
  3. Check the solution: Substitute the value into the original equation and confirm that both sides are equal.

Multiply both sides by 7: x=−2×7=−14x = -2 \times 7 = -14.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Does x=8x = 8 satisfy x+3=11x + 3 = 11?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Yes, because 8+3=118 + 3 = 11.

  1. Identify the operation: Determine which operation is applied to the variable and what inverse operation will undo it.
  2. Use the inverse operation: Substitution gives 8+3=118 + 3 = 11, so the solution is correct.
  3. Check the solution: Substitute the value into the original equation and confirm that both sides are equal.

Substitution gives 8+3=118 + 3 = 11, so the solution is correct.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which equation is equivalent to x−9=4x - 9 = 4?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is x=13x = 13.

  1. Identify the operation: Determine which operation is applied to the variable and what inverse operation will undo it.
  2. Use the inverse operation: Add 9 to both sides: x=4+9=13x = 4 + 9 = 13.
  3. Check the solution: Substitute the value into the original equation and confirm that both sides are equal.

Add 9 to both sides: x=4+9=13x = 4 + 9 = 13.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Solve x+(−5)=2x + (-5) = 2.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 77.

  1. Identify the operation: Determine which operation is applied to the variable and what inverse operation will undo it.
  2. Use the inverse operation: Add 5 to both sides: x=2+5=7x = 2 + 5 = 7.
  3. Check the solution: Substitute the value into the original equation and confirm that both sides are equal.

Add 5 to both sides: x=2+5=7x = 2 + 5 = 7.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Why does an inverse operation help solve an equation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is It keeps the equation balanced while undoing the operation on the variable..

  1. Identify the operation: Determine which operation is applied to the variable and what inverse operation will undo it.
  2. Use the inverse operation: The same inverse operation is applied to both sides, preserving equality while isolating the variable.
  3. Check the solution: Substitute the value into the original equation and confirm that both sides are equal.

The same inverse operation is applied to both sides, preserving equality while isolating the variable.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a common error when solving x−4=9x - 4 = 9?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Subtracting 4 instead of adding 4 to both sides..

  1. Identify the operation: Determine which operation is applied to the variable and what inverse operation will undo it.
  2. Use the inverse operation: Because 4 is subtracted, add 4 to undo it: x=13x = 13.
  3. Check the solution: Substitute the value into the original equation and confirm that both sides are equal.

Because 4 is subtracted, add 4 to undo it: x=13x = 13.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a reasonable estimate for 4x=394x = 39?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is x≈10x \approx 10.

  1. Identify the operation: Determine which operation is applied to the variable and what inverse operation will undo it.
  2. Use the inverse operation: Since 39÷4=9.7539 \div 4 = 9.75, x is close to 10.
  3. Check the solution: Substitute the value into the original equation and confirm that both sides are equal.

Since 39÷4=9.7539 \div 4 = 9.75, x is close to 10.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which summary best describes Grade 6 One-Step Equations?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is One-step equations are solved by using an inverse operation on both sides and checking the resulting value..

  1. Identify the operation: Determine which operation is applied to the variable and what inverse operation will undo it.
  2. Use the inverse operation: A complete summary connects inverse operations, balance, variable isolation, substitution, and real-world meaning.
  3. Check the solution: Substitute the value into the original equation and confirm that both sides are equal.

A complete summary connects inverse operations, balance, variable isolation, substitution, and real-world meaning.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 6 One-Step Equations

What topics are covered?

The page covers one-step addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division equations with integers, fractions, decimals, word problems, inverse operations, and checking.

Why must the same operation be used on both sides?

Applying the same operation to both sides preserves equality while the variable is isolated.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 6 One-Step Equations questions in total.