Find the unknown in one-step equations.
Solve Equations teaches sixth graders to solve one-step equations like x + 7 = 15 and 4x = 28 by using the opposite operation, and to write equations from stories. A friendly, visual start to solving for an unknown.
Math course · Grade 6
Solve Equations · Learning goals
Solve one-step equations like x + 7 = 15 and 4x = 28 by using the opposite operation, and write equations from stories.
Why it matters
Solving equations is the central skill of algebra, and one-step equations are where it begins.
Writing an equation from a story teaches kids to turn real situations into math they can solve.
Doing the same thing to both sides teaches the idea of balance and equality.
Inside Solve Equations
A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.
Step 1 · Lesson
A short read-aloud lesson in 4 steps, with pictures and worked examples.
Step 2 · Game
Undo with the opposite operation. (6 problems)
Step 3 · Game
Undo with the opposite operation. (6 problems)
Step 4 · Game
Does the value make the equation true? (5 problems)
Step 5 · Game
Write an equation and solve it. (5 problems)
Lesson preview
This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.
An equation is like a balance: both sides are equal. x + 7 = 15 asks what number plus 7 is 15.
Undo with the opposite operation: subtract 7 from both sides, x = 8.
For 4x = 28, the opposite of multiplying by 4 is dividing by 4: x = 7.
Always check: put your answer back in. 4 × 7 = 28. Correct!
For parents
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Make a mystery number game: "I'm thinking of a number. Times 5 it makes 35." Your child writes the equation and solves it, then makes one for you.
Practice
Real questions from Solve Equations. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.
Question 1
15
Question 2
9
Question 3
true
The full course has 22 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.
Solve Equations · Questions from parents
Solve Equations is a grade 6 math course for kids ages 11–12. That is Year 7 maths in the UK and Year 6 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
Solve one-step equations like x + 7 = 15 and 4x = 28 by using the opposite operation, and write equations from stories. Along the way they practice: Plus and Minus Equations; Times and Divide Equations; True or False?; Equation Stories.
About 10 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Solve Equations is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.
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