6.EE.B.7: One-step equations

Also written as 6.EE.7

Solve real-world and mathematical problems by writing and solving equations of the form x + p = q and px = q for cases in which p, q and x are all nonnegative rational numbers.

In plain words: Students write and solve one-step equations like x + p = q and px = q, where the numbers are nonnegative whole numbers, fractions, or decimals.

Quick picks

Common mistake
Doing the operation the equation shows instead of undoing it: for 4x = 12, multiplying to get 48 instead of dividing to get 3.
Example Problems
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