Two-Step Word Problems

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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 solution, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or 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. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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Rachel had 42 lives, lost 37, and gained 33. How many lives does she have?

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38 lives.

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Sarah had 30 coloring books, gave away 13, and bought 6 more. How many does she have?

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23 coloring books.

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Tom won 18 tickets, spent 14, and won 47 more. How many tickets does he have?

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51 tickets.

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Cody filled 8 bags with 4 cans each and filled 2 more bags. How many cans did he collect?

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40 cans.

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Sheena baked 112 cookies, kept 16, and shared the rest with 8 friends. How many cookies did each friend get?

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12 cookies.

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What is the first step in solving a two-step word problem?

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Identify the first operation needed to solve the problem.

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What operations are commonly used in two-step word problems?

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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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Why is it important to read the problem carefully?

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Reading carefully helps to understand what is being asked and identify the correct operations.