Solving Equations Worksheets: One- and Two-Step
Solving for an unknown is the heart of algebra. This activity creates one-step and two-step equations with the variable letter of your choice.
📥 Download the free simple equations worksheet (PDF) — or read on to learn how to make your own versions in seconds.
What students practice
Example worksheet and answer key
Here is a simple equations worksheet made with the default settings, next to the answer key that the tool creates automatically.
How to create a simple equations worksheet in 60 seconds
- Sign in to OnlineMathWorksheet (or start the free 1-day trial) and open the tool.
- In Settings → Worksheet type, choose Simple Equations from the Algebra group.
- Open Problem options and adjust: Type, Max number, Variable.
- Under Problem layout, pick the number of rows and columns (the default is 8 × 2).
- In Header, keep the title “Solving Equations” and the instruction “Solve for the variable.”, or write your own.
- Click New problems for this page until you like the set — every click creates a fresh version.
- Use Export to download a PDF with the answer key, or save the pages as PNG or JPG images.
Ready-made settings
Use these as starting points and adjust them to your class:
| One step | Type “One step”. |
|---|---|
| Two steps | Type “Two steps”. |
| Different letter | “Variable”: x, n, y or a box. |
Teaching tips
- Use the balance model: whatever you do to one side, do to the other.
- Ask students to check by substitution.
- Start with Missing Numbers for younger students.
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Start free →Frequently asked questions
Do the simple equations worksheets come with an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet gets a matching answer page automatically. You can include it in the PDF or hide it.
Can I make a different version for each student?
Yes. Click “New problems for this page” to generate new numbers with the same settings — as many times as you like.
Which languages are available?
The worksheet itself can be printed in English, French, Spanish or Arabic, which is handy for bilingual classes.
