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 math 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 total amount of money two people have together?

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To find the total amount of money two people have together, add the amount of money each person has.

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If Kevin has $1,498 and Albert has $529 less, how do you find Albert's amount?

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Subtract $529 from $1,498 to find Albert's amount.

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What is the formula to calculate total earnings from selling items?

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Total earnings = (Number of large items sold × Price per large item) + (Number of small items sold × Price per small item).

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How do you calculate savings when paying for a year of service upfront?

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Savings = Total cost of daily payments for the year - Cost of paying upfront.

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If Cynthia pays $3 each day for 180 days, how do you find the total cost?

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Total cost = $3 × 180.

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What is the total cost if each flower costs $3 and Emily buys 4 roses and 8 daisies?

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Total cost = (4 × $3) + (8 × $3) = $36.

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How do you determine how many more items are needed to reach a goal?

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Subtract the number of items already available from the total number needed.

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If Ronnie needs 101 cupcakes and has 21 chocolate and 33 vanilla, how do you find how many more he needs?

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Total cupcakes he has = 21 + 33 = 54. Then, 101 - 54 = 47 more cupcakes needed.

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What is the importance of reading a word problem carefully?

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Reading a word problem carefully helps identify the necessary information and operations needed to solve it.