Missing Factors

In this worksheet, students solve two-step equations by identifying missing factors that make each expression true. The tasks require learners to work backward using order-of-operations reasoning to find unknown values. Students strengthen logical thinking by analyzing each expression and determining how multiplication or addition/subtraction interacts with the missing number. This promotes a deeper conceptual understanding of how numerical expressions behave. The worksheet reinforces algebraic reasoning and prepares students for early equation solving.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Mathematics – Solving for Unknowns

Mathematics – Order of Operations Application

Mathematics – Algebraic Reasoning

Mathematics – Evaluating and Balancing Expressions

This worksheet is part of our 2-Step Order of Operations Worksheets collection.