One-Step and Multi-Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in one operation, such as addition or subtraction.

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem requires more than one operation to find the solution, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find the number of girls in a group if you know the total and the number of boys?

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Subtract the number of boys from the total number of students: Total Students - Boys = Girls.

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If Wendy had 43 lives and lost 8, how many lives does she have left?

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43 - 8 = 35 lives.

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If Wendy then gained 39 more lives, how many lives does she have now?

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35 + 39 = 74 lives.

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What operation do you use to find out how many stickers you have after receiving more?

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You use addition: Original Stickers + New Stickers = Total Stickers.

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If there are 43 students and 21 go inside, how do you find out how many are left outside?

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Subtract the number of students who went inside from the total: 43 - 21 = 22 students left.

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What is the first step to solve a problem where you share items evenly among friends?

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First, subtract any items you keep for yourself from the total before dividing.

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How do you find out how many baseball cards each friend gets if you share evenly?

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Divide the remaining cards by the number of friends: Remaining Cards ÷ Number of Friends = Cards per Friend.

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What is the equation to find the total number of items if you know the parts?

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Total = Part 1 + Part 2.