Multi-Step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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

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How do you approach solving a multi-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step one at a time.

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What operation would you use to find the total earnings from selling multiple items?

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You would use multiplication to find the total earnings from selling multiple items, and then addition to combine the earnings from different items.

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If a painting costs $56 and you sell 6 of them, how do you calculate the total sales?

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Multiply the price of one painting ($56) by the number of paintings sold (6): 56 x 6 = $336.

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What is the total number of T-shirts if you buy 5 packs of 2 white T-shirts and 3 packs of 6 blue T-shirts?

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Total T-shirts = (5 packs x 2 white) + (3 packs x 6 blue) = 10 + 18 = 28 T-shirts.

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How do you find out how much more one person has than another?

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Subtract the smaller amount from the larger amount to find the difference.

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If you earn 2 points for each basket made, how do you calculate total points?

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Multiply the number of baskets made by the points earned per basket: Total points = Number of baskets x Points per basket.

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What is the formula to find out how many prizes you can buy with points?

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Divide the total points earned by the number of points needed for one prize.

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If Jack earned $72 in June and 3 times that in July, how do you calculate his July earnings?

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Multiply June's earnings by 3: July earnings = $72 x 3 = $216.

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How do you determine how much more money Jack needs to reach his goal?

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Subtract the total amount earned so far from the goal amount: Amount needed = Goal - Total earned.