Two-step word problems all operations

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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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What operation would you use to find the total number of pieces of gum Adeline has?

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Multiplication: You multiply the number of packs by the number of pieces in each pack.

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If Adeline has 8 packs of gum with 7 pieces each, how many pieces does she have?

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56 pieces of gum (8 packs x 7 pieces per pack = 56 pieces).

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What operation would you use to find out how many postcards Jayson has left after giving some away?

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Subtraction: You subtract the total number of postcards given away from the original amount.

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If Jayson gave away 48 postcards (8 from each of 6 sets), how many does he have left from 274?

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226 postcards (274 - 48 = 226).

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How do you calculate the total number of shells found over several days?

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Multiply the number of shells found each day by the number of days.

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If Jon's family found 9 shells each day for 7 days, how many shells did they find this summer?

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63 shells (9 shells/day x 7 days = 63 shells).

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What is the purpose of finding the difference in quantities in a word problem?

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To determine how much more or less one quantity is compared to another.

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If Jon found 152 shells last summer and 63 this summer, how many fewer shells did he find this year?

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89 shells (152 - 63 = 89).