Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Review • Choose a strategy for each problem. Explain or check your thinking where requested.

Sample questions

1. For 1x = 4, Pat subtracts 1 to find x. Explain why multiplication requires a different inverse and solve.
2. Solve 3/2x = 9/2. Explain the inverse operation and check the result.
3. The tile model represents equal groups with an unknown value. Write an equation and divide both sides into equal groups to find x.
4. 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.
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.

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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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