2-Step Word Problems

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What is a 2-step word problem?

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A 2-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the answer, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a 2-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the two operations needed. 3. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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If a problem states that there are 8 groups with 3 items in each, how do you find the total number of items?

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Multiply the number of groups (8) by the number of items in each group (3): 8 x 3 = 24.

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What does 'combined' mean in a word problem?

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'Combined' means to add two or more quantities together.

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In a word problem, what does 'fewer' indicate?

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'Fewer' indicates a subtraction operation, meaning to take away from a total.

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If a bag contains 8 cookies and you have 4 bags, how many cookies do you have in total?

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Multiply the number of bags (4) by the number of cookies in each bag (8): 4 x 8 = 32 cookies.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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How do you find the total number of items when given groups and items per group?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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What operation would you use to find out how many more items you need if you have a total and want to reach a higher number?

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You would use addition to find out how many more items are needed.

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If you have 612 baseball cards and give away 419, what operation do you use to find out how many you have left?

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You would use subtraction: 612 - 419.