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 solve a multistep word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step in order.

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What operation would you use to find the total number of items when given groups of items?

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You would use multiplication to find the total number of items in groups.

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If a problem states that someone has a certain number of items and gives some away, which operation do you use?

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You would use subtraction to find out how many items are left.

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What does it mean to divide equally among a group?

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Dividing equally means to share a total amount so that each person in the group receives the same number of items.

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If Sam has 3 pencils and Melvin has twice as many, how many pencils does Melvin have?

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Melvin has 6 pencils (2 times 3).

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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How do you find the number of piles if you have a total and a number per pile?

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You divide the total number of items by the number of items in each pile.

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What is the equation to find the number of piles if you have 185 pieces of wood and you sold 25?

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p = (185 - 25) ÷ 40.

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What does 'twice as many' mean?

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'Twice as many' means two times the amount of something.