Solving Multistep Word Problems

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What is a multistep word problem?

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A multistep word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find the total number of items when given groups of items?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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If you have 4 bags of erasers with 9 erasers in each bag, how many erasers do you have in total?

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36 erasers (4 bags x 9 erasers per bag = 36).

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What is the first step to solve a multistep word problem?

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Read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked.

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How do you share items equally among a group?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of people in the group.

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What does 'fewer' mean in a word problem?

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'Fewer' means a smaller number; it indicates subtraction.

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If Ms. Angela received 51 birthday cards and 18 fewer gifts, how many gifts did she receive?

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33 gifts (51 - 18 = 33).

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What is the equation to find the number of items left after giving some away?

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Total items - items given away = items left.

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If Maya had 10 stamps, bought 10 more, and gave 5 to her brother, how many stamps does she have left?

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15 stamps (10 + 10 - 5 = 15).

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What is the total number of students in Mrs. Daigle's class after some moved away and new ones joined?

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17 students (21 - 2 + 6 = 25).