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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the answer, often involving addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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

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If Alex rode 2 miles to the library and 5 miles to his friend's house, how many miles did he ride before going home?

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7 miles (2 + 5 = 7).

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How do you find the total distance Alex rode home after visiting the library and his friend's house?

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Add the distance he rode to the library and his friend's house to the distance he rode home: 2 + 5 + 6 = 13 miles.

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What is the total time needed to bake 16 cupcakes if 7 are already baked and each takes 5 minutes?

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The remaining cupcakes to bake are 16 - 7 = 9. Total time = 9 cupcakes x 5 minutes = 45 minutes.

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How many lives did the players have in total if there were 11 friends and 5 quit, with each having 3 lives?

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Total players remaining = 11 - 5 = 6. Total lives = 6 players x 3 lives = 18 lives.

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If Kate bought 8 shirts and returned 2, how many shirts does she have now?

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8 - 2 = 6 shirts.

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How many shirts do Kate and Beck have together if Beck also bought 8 shirts?

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Kate has 6 shirts and Beck has 8 shirts. Total = 6 + 8 = 14 shirts.

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If Zoey and Parker each caught 10 fish and ate 4, how many fish do they have left?

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Each caught 10 fish, so together they caught 20. After eating 4 each, they have 20 - 8 = 12 fish left.

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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 to understand what is being asked.