Multistep Word Problems

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What is a multistep word problem?

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A multistep word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a multistep word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step in order.

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What operation would you use to find out how many items are left after some are given away?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If a problem states that you have a certain number of items and you give some away, what is the first step to find out how many you have left?

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Subtract the number of items given away from the total number of items.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the total number of pages Allison has to read if she has read 37 pages on Monday and 42 pages on Tuesday from a 99-page book?

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20 pages.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

CCSS.1.NBT.C.4

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How do you find the number of shelves needed if you have a total number of items and a specific number of items per shelf?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of items per shelf.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the first step to solve the problem: 'Holden had 3 packs of baseball cards with 6 cards in each pack. He gives his friend Clay 4 cards.'?

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Multiply the number of packs by the number of cards in each pack to find the total number of cards.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If Rylan has 67 tickets and spends 22 on one booth, how do you find out how many tickets he has left?

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Subtract the tickets spent from the total tickets.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the formula to find out how many rides Rylan can go on if each ride costs 5 tickets?

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Divide the remaining tickets by the cost of each ride.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the total number of miles Kerry runs in a week if she runs 4 miles each day?

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28 miles (4 miles x 7 days).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3