One Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in one operation, such as addition or subtraction.

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How do you solve a one-step addition problem?

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To solve a one-step addition problem, you add the numbers together to find the total.

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How do you solve a one-step subtraction problem?

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To solve a one-step subtraction problem, you subtract one number from another to find the difference.

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What operation would you use to find the total number of items collected by two people?

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You would use addition to find the total number of items.

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If Gavin has 225 marbles and Collin has 294 marbles, how many marbles do they have in all?

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519 marbles.

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What does it mean to compare two quantities?

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To compare two quantities means to find out how much more or less one quantity is than the other.

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If Max is 183 cm tall and Ruby is 169 cm tall, how do you find out how much taller Max is than Ruby?

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You subtract Ruby's height from Max's height: 183 cm - 169 cm = 14 cm.

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What is the total number of baskets Callum made if he made 263 last week and 312 this week?

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575 baskets.

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How do you find the total number of items in two groups?

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You add the number of items in each group together.

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If a bakery has 381 chocolate cupcakes and 346 vanilla cupcakes, how many cupcakes do they have in total?

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727 cupcakes.