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Grade 6 math · F.2 · One-step equations

Solve one-step subtraction equations

Find the value of the letter. Do the opposite of subtraction to both sides.

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  1. Solve: x − 8 = 7

    Answer: 15

  2. Solve: b − 6 = 7

    Answer: 13

  3. Solve: p − 9 = 6

    Answer: 15

Tip: Find the value of the letter. Do the opposite of subtraction to both sides.

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