Two step word problem

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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 solution.

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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. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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What operation would you use to find out how many bags of treats Julianna has left after giving some away?

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Subtraction.

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If Julianna has 48 bags and gives away 3, how many bags does she have left?

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45 bags.

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What operation do you use to divide treats among friends?

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Division.

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If Julianna has 45 bags left and gives them equally to 5 friends, how many bags does each friend get?

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9 bags.

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What is the total amount of money Annabel raised if her parents donated $4, grandparents $2, and aunt $1 per lap for 25 laps?

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$175.

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How do you calculate the total money raised in a fundraising event?

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Multiply the amount donated per lap by the number of laps run, then add all donations together.

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If Mike caught 20 fish and Courtney caught 3 times as many, how many fish did Courtney catch?

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60 fish.

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What is the total number of fish caught by Mike and Courtney?

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80 fish.