Equations and Inequalities Worksheet for 6th Grade

Student can solve a one-step addition equation for an unknown variable.

Student can simplify an equation with the same variable appearing more than once before solving.

Student can identify which numbers from a given set satisfy a stated inequality.

Assign the twelve numbered blocks incrementally across several class periods rather than all 168 problems at once.

Introduce the 'select' format (Sections 5-8) before the 'solve' format (Sections 9-12), since selecting from a candidate list is a more scaffolded entry point into inequality reasoning.

Use the answer key to spot-check a sample of each problem type rather than grading all 168 items by hand.

One-step equation solving — students isolate a variable in addition equations such as p + 5 = 11.

Equations with repeated variable terms — students combine like variable terms (e.g., z + z + 20 = z + 38) before isolating the unknown.

Solving and expressing one-step inequalities — students isolate the variable in an inequality and write the solution as an inequality statement (e.g., r less than 12).