Two Step Word Problems

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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem is a mathematical problem that requires two operations to solve, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you determine the total number of items after some are removed?

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To find the total number of items after some are removed, subtract the number of items removed from the original total.

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What is the first step in solving a two-step word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the key information and what is being asked.

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How do you find the total number of students from different grades?

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To find the total number of students from different grades, add the number of students in each grade together.

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What operation would you use to find out how many items are left after some are taken away?

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You would use subtraction to find out how many items are left after some are taken away.

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If a student reads a certain number of pages from a book, how do you find out how many pages are left?

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To find out how many pages are left, subtract the number of pages read from the total number of pages in the book.

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What is the importance of organizing information in a word problem?

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Organizing information helps to clearly see the relationships between numbers and operations needed to solve the problem.

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How can you check your answer after solving a two-step word problem?

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You can check your answer by reversing the operations used to solve the problem and verifying if you arrive back at the original numbers.

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What is the total number of pencils if one person has 139 and another has 45 more?

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To find the total, first calculate 139 + 45 = 184, then add 139 + 184 = 323 pencils.

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How do you calculate the number of students not in a specific grade?

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To calculate the number of students not in a specific grade, subtract the number of students in that grade from the total number of students.