2 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.

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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 is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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If Oscar has $30 and Mario has $20, how much do they have together?

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They have $50 together.

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If a gift costs $38 and they have $50, how much change will they receive?

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They will receive $12 in change.

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If Karina played outside for 15 minutes and spent 5 minutes with her dog and 4 minutes riding her bike, how many minutes did she spend catching bugs?

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Karina spent 6 minutes catching bugs.

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What is the total time spent if Mikaylah swam for 17 minutes, swam underwater for 1 minute, and played water tag for 8 minutes?

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They spent 26 minutes swimming and playing.

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If Angela scored 9 points and Daniela scored 6 points in a game where each basket is worth 3 points, how many baskets did they make?

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They made 5 baskets in total.

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How much money did Jovanni, Aiden, and Natalie make if they sold 3 cookies for $5 each, 2 cupcakes for $10 each, and 1 apple for $6?

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They made $41 altogether.