2-Step Word Problems

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What is a 2-step word problem?

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A 2-step word problem is a math problem that requires two calculations to find the answer.

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How do you solve a 2-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the two operations needed. 3. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation where two or more numbers are combined to get a total.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation where one number is taken away from another.

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What is the total number of marbles Danielle had if she sorted them into 8 groups with 3 red, 3 blue, and 2 yellow marbles each?

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64 marbles.

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If Michael biked 5 miles each day for 4 days and 8 miles each day for 2 days, how many more miles does he need to bike to reach 48 miles?

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12 more miles.

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How many cookies did Kim and Sarah sell together if Kim sold 4 bags and Sarah sold 5 bags, with each bag containing 8 cookies?

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72 cookies.

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If each vase holds 9 flowers and there are 6 flowers in each vase with 2 being red, how many yellow flowers are there?

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36 yellow flowers.

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How many baseball cards does Joshua have now if he started with 612, gave away 419, and bought 232 new cards?

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425 baseball cards.