Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Independent Practice • Work on your own. Show your calculations or reasoning where needed.

Sample questions

1. The tile model represents equal groups with an unknown value. Write an equation and divide both sides into equal groups to find x.
2. Each bag holds 2 kilograms of grain. There are 7 kilograms in equal bags. Write and solve an equation for the number of bag-sized amounts.
3. For 1x = 4, Pat subtracts 1 to find x. Explain why multiplication requires a different inverse and solve.
4. Solve 3/2x = 9/2. Explain the inverse operation and check the result.
5. Each bag holds 3/2 kilograms of grain. There are 9/4 kilograms in equal bags. Write and solve an equation for the number of bag-sized amounts.
6. For 2x = 4, Pat subtracts 2 to find x. Explain why multiplication requires a different inverse and solve.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.EE.B.7. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 6.EE.B.7 — Solve equations of the form x + p = q, px = q

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