Solving Multistep Word Problems

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What is a multistep word problem?

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A multistep word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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How do you approach solving a multistep 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 out how many items are left after some are sold?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If a store has 38 items and sells 28, how many items are left?

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10 items.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you find out how many groups of items can fit into a total?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of items in each group.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If you have 10 apples and want to put them into bags of 2, how many bags do you need?

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5 bags.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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If a cafeteria has 51 apples and gives away 41, how many apples are left?

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10 apples.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you calculate the total number of items received if you know the number of one type and the difference from another?

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Add the number of one type to the difference.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If Ms. Angela received 51 birthday cards and 18 fewer gifts, how many gifts did she receive?

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33 gifts.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1