Two-Step Word Problems

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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, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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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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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the first step in solving the problem: 'Ariana has 20 groups of 10 pencils. 137 are sharpened. How many dull pencils does Ariana have?'

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The first step is to calculate the total number of pencils: 20 groups of 10 pencils.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the total number of pencils Ariana has?

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20 groups of 10 pencils equals 200 pencils.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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In the problem 'Vincent and Melvin went fishing. They each caught 11 fish. For dinner, they each ate 2 fish.', what is the first operation to perform?

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The first operation is to calculate the total number of fish caught by Vincent and Melvin.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How many fish did Vincent and Melvin catch together?

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Vincent and Melvin caught a total of 22 fish (11 fish each).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the second operation in the fishing problem?

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The second operation is to subtract the number of fish they ate from the total number of fish caught.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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If Vincent and Melvin caught 22 fish and ate 4 fish together, how many fish do they have left?

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They have 18 fish left (22 - 4 = 18).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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It represents the number of pieces of paper in each group when 500 pieces are divided into 10 equal groups.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

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The solution is 50 pieces of paper in each group.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6