Multi-Step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem is a mathematical problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find the amount each person gets when sharing equally?

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To find the amount each person gets when sharing equally, divide the total amount by the number of people.

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If Ned poured 38 gallons of water into 6 buckets, how much water did he pour into each bucket?

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6 and 1/3 gallons.

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What is the process to determine how long food will last if given daily?

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To determine how long food will last, divide the total amount of food by the amount consumed each day.

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If Jasmine feeds her cat 1/4 cup of food each day and has 6 cups, how many days will it last?

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24 days.

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What does 'two-thirds' mean in a fraction?

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Two-thirds means 2 out of 3 equal parts of a whole.

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How do you find a fraction of a group?

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To find a fraction of a group, multiply the total number by the fraction.

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If two-thirds of students wear blue jeans and two-sixths wear red shirts, what fraction wears both?

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2/9 of the students wear both blue jeans and red shirts.

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What is the method to divide a fraction into equal parts?

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To divide a fraction into equal parts, multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the number of parts.

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If Heath has 1/2 pound of raisins and puts them into 4 bags, how much is in each bag?

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1/8 pounds of raisins in each bag.