Multiplication 2 step word problems (addition & subtraction)

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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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 answer, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and addition.

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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. Solve the first operation. 4. Use that answer to solve the second operation.

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What is the first step in solving Mario's mushroom problem?

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Calculate how many mushrooms Mario and Luigi picked each day: 5 (Mario) + 2 (Luigi) = 7 mushrooms per day.

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What is the second step in solving Mario's mushroom problem?

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Multiply the total mushrooms picked per day by the number of days: 7 mushrooms/day x 5 days = 35 mushrooms.

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What is the total cost of Naomi's hats?

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Naomi bought 2 hats for $9 each, so the total cost is 2 x $9 = $18.

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What is the total amount Naomi spent including the bracelet?

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Add the cost of the hats to the cost of the bracelet: $18 (hats) + $5 (bracelet) = $23.

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a number that has exactly two factors: 1 and itself.

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Is the number 1 a prime number?

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No, the number 1 is not prime or composite.

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What is the mean (average) of a set of numbers?

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The mean is found by adding all the numbers together and then dividing by how many numbers there are.