One Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

Back

A one-step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in one operation, such as addition or subtraction.

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How do you find the total when adding two numbers?

Back

To find the total, you add the two numbers together.

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What operation would you use to find out how many tickets are left after using some?

Back

You would use subtraction to find out how many tickets are left.

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If you have 4 apples and you buy 4 more, how many apples do you have in total?

Back

8 apples (4 + 4 = 8).

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What is the first step in solving a one-step word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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How do you determine how many bags of apples Carol needs if each bag has 4 apples?

Back

You divide the total number of apples (16) by the number of apples in each bag (4).

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What is the total score if you score 2 points in 8 games?

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16 points (2 points x 8 games = 16 points).

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If you do 59 push-ups in the morning and 14 in the afternoon, how many push-ups did you do in total?

Back

73 push-ups (59 + 14 = 73).

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.