This 45-minute test covers solving one-step equations and writing equations for word problems (6.EE.B.5, 6.EE.B.6, and 6.EE.B.7). It has 9 questions worth 20 points. Show every step of your work; calculators are not allowed.
- Grade: Grade 6
- Chapter: One-Step Equations
- Common Core: 6.EE.B.5, 6.EE.B.6, 6.EE.B.7
- Time: 45 minutes
- Total: 20 points (Question 1: 2 pts; Question 2: 2 pts; Question 3: 2 pts; Question 4: 2 pts; Question 5: 2 pts; Question 6: 3 pts; Question 7: 3 pts; Question 8: 2 pts; Question 9: 2 pts)
Question 1: Testing Values (2 points)
Which of the values \(4\), \(6\), and \(9\) makes the equation \(x + 5 = 11\) true? Show the substitution that proves your answer. (2 points)
Question 2: Whole-Number Equations (2 points)
Solve each equation.
- \(x + 13 = 40\) (1 point)
- \(7x = 63\) (1 point)
Question 3: Decimal Equations (2 points)
Solve each equation.
- \(x + 4.8 = 11.3\) (1 point)
- \(0.6x = 4.2\) (1 point)
Question 4: Fraction Equations (2 points)
Solve each equation. Write each answer as a fraction in simplest form.
- \(x + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{5}{6}\) (1 point)
- \(4x = \frac{3}{2}\) (1 point)
Question 5: Write and Solve (2 points)
A number \(n\) plus \(12.5\) equals \(30\).
- Write an equation for this sentence. (1 point)
- Solve the equation. (1 point)
Question 6: Finding the Error (3 points)
Mei solved \(x + 9 = 21\) and wrote \(x = 30\).
- Describe her error. (1 point)
- Find the correct solution. (1 point)
- Show by substitution that your solution is correct. (1 point)
Question 7: Baseball Cards (3 points)
Jamal got \(24\) more baseball cards for his birthday. Now he has \(85\) cards.
- Write an equation for the number of cards \(c\) he had before his birthday. (1 point)
- Solve the equation. (1 point)
- Verify the answer by substitution. (1 point)
Question 8: Peach Prices (2 points)
A farmers market stand sells \(3.5\) pounds of peaches for $10.50.
- Write an equation for the price \(p\) per pound. (1 point)
- Find the price per pound. (1 point)
Question 9: Cooking with Flour (2 points)
Ethan has \(\frac{3}{4}\) cup of flour. A recipe needs \(2\) cups.
- Write an equation for the additional flour \(f\) he needs. (1 point)
- Find how much more flour he needs. (1 point)
See every chapter on the Grade 6 math page.


