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

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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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If Luke has $20 and Leia has $5, how much money do they have together?

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$25

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If a gift costs $22 and Luke and Leia have $25, how much change will they receive?

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$3

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Tiny the elephant ate 152 pounds of food on Saturday. If he ate 12 more pounds on Sunday, how much did he eat on Sunday?

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164 pounds

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How do you find the total amount eaten over two days?

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Add the amount eaten on Saturday to the amount eaten on Sunday.

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If a store has 438 shirts and receives 32 more shirts (8 shirts of each of 4 colors), how many shirts does the store have now?

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470 shirts

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What is the total number of shirts received if there are 4 colors and 8 shirts of each color?

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32 shirts (4 colors x 8 shirts each)