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.

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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 out how much more money is needed to reach a goal?

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You would use subtraction to find out how much more money is needed.

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If a store has 438 shirts and receives 32 more shirts, how do you find the total number of shirts?

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You would add the number of shirts received to the original number of shirts.

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What is the first step in solving the problem: 'Tim saved $7 each week for 6 weeks. How much did he save in total?'

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The first step is to multiply the amount saved each week by the number of weeks.

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What is the total amount Tim saved if he saved $7 each week for 6 weeks?

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Tim saved a total of $42.

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items if each item costs the same?

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You multiply the cost of one item by the number of items.

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If each ride costs 5 tickets and Billy rode 10 rides, how many tickets did he use?

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Billy used 50 tickets (5 tickets x 10 rides = 50 tickets).

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What is the total amount of food Tiny the elephant ate over the weekend if he ate 152 pounds on Saturday and 164 pounds on Sunday?

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Tiny ate a total of 316 pounds of food (152 + 164 = 316).

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What is the purpose of using a two-step word problem in math?

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To help students practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills by applying multiple operations.