SOL 5.4 - Multi-Step Word Problems (+, -, x, ÷)

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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 operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the solution.

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How do you find the total when adding multiple quantities?

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To find the total, add all the quantities together. For example, if there are 4,502 fiction books, 3,159 non-fiction books, and 1,349 picture books, the total is 4,502 + 3,159 + 1,349 = 9,010.

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What is the process for sharing items equally among friends?

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To share items equally, divide the total number of items by the number of people sharing. For example, if Bob has 76 pieces of candy and shares with 3 friends, he divides 76 by 4 (76 ÷ 4 = 19).

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How do you determine the number of buses needed for a field trip?

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To determine the number of buses needed, divide the total number of students by the capacity of one bus and round up if necessary. For example, 495 students ÷ 42 students per bus = 11.79, so you need 12 buses.

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What does it mean to divide evenly among groups?

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Dividing evenly means distributing items so that each group receives the same number, with any leftover items being the remainder. For example, if Bob has 105 pieces of candy and makes 9 treat bags, he divides 105 by 9.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly. For example, if 105 candies are divided into 9 bags, the remainder is 6.

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How do you calculate how many boxes are needed to store items?

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To calculate the number of boxes needed, divide the total number of items by the capacity of one box and round up if necessary. For example, 1,423 baseball cards ÷ 16 cards per box = 89 boxes.

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What is the formula for addition?

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The formula for addition is: Total = Quantity 1 + Quantity 2 + Quantity 3 + ...

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total ÷ Number of Groups = Amount per Group.

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What is the importance of rounding in word problems?

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Rounding is important in word problems to ensure that you have a whole number of items, especially when dealing with physical objects like buses or boxes.