Which value makes it true?

Answer Key - Grade 6 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.

1. 1.

   A clue is taped to Bo's backpack. The bar for 16 is cut into x and 7. Which value of x makes x + 7 = 16 true?

   • 9
   • 7
   • 23
   • 16
2. 2.

   Esme plays a number game on the phone. The bar for 22 is cut into x and 9. Which value of x makes x + 9 = 22 true?

   • 22
   • 9
   • 31
   • 13
3. 3.

   Jun finds a riddle in the lunchbox. The bar for x has 4 cut off and 9 is left. Which value of x makes x − 4 = 9 true?

   • 5
   • 4
   • 9
   • 13
4. 4.

   Kira puts on glasses to read tiny print. The bar for x has 3 cut off and 11 is left. Which value of x makes x − 3 = 11 true?

   • 3
   • 14
   • 8
   • 11
5. 5.

   Milo opens an envelope with a puzzle inside. The bar for 30 is cut into 6 equal parts, each x. Which value of x makes 6x = 30 true?

   • 30
   • 5
   • 180
   • 24
6. 6.

   Noah checks the clock before a quiz. The bar for 24 is cut into 3 equal parts, each x. Which value of x makes 3x = 24 true?

   • 24
   • 21
   • 8
   • 72
7. 7.

   Pia copies a clue onto paper. Test x = 6 in 4x + 3 = 27. Draw 4 bars, each worth 6, and then add the 3. What number does the left side become?

   27
8. 8.

   Tala solves a clue. Test x = 4 in 6x − 2 = 22. Draw 6 bars, each worth 4, and then take away the 2. What number does the left side become?

   22
9. 9.

   A very serious pencil helps Ari crack a code. Which value of x makes both x > 3 and x < 9 true?

   • 12
   • 11
   • 2
   • 5
10. 10.

    Jun solves a clue. Draw the bar for x + 2 and the bar for 7: the first bar must be longer. Which value of x makes x + 2 > 7 true?

    • 5
    • 2
    • 4
    • 9