Class Created Multi-Step Problems #1

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What is a multi-step problem?

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A multi-step problem is a mathematical question that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find the total number of items when given a starting amount and an additional amount?

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To find the total, add the starting amount to the additional amount. For example, if Mia has 29 cupcakes and gets 136 more, the total is 29 + 136 = 165 cupcakes.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, if you have 165 cupcakes and want to divide them among 6 friends, you would divide 165 by 6.

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How do you calculate how many items each person gets when sharing equally?

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To find out how many items each person gets, divide the total number of items by the number of people. For example, if there are 30 cupcakes and 6 people, each person gets 30 ÷ 6 = 5 cupcakes.

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What does it mean to have 'times as many' in a problem?

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'Times as many' means to multiply the amount by a certain number. For example, if Aishwarya has 6 times as many toys as Rachel, and Rachel has 26 toys, Aishwarya has 6 x 26 = 156 toys.

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How do you find the difference between two amounts?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller amount from the larger amount. For example, if Jimmy has 336 pieces of candy and Timmy has 56, the difference is 336 - 56 = 280.

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked. Then, determine what information is given and what operations are needed.

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How do you combine two amounts to find a total?

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To combine two amounts, add them together. For example, if John has 47 Pokémon cards and Teddy has 329 cards, the total is 47 + 329 = 376 cards.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 6 times 4 means adding 6 four times: 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24.

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What is a cupcake problem?

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A cupcake problem is a type of word problem that involves counting or sharing cupcakes, often requiring addition, subtraction, or division to solve.