Multi-Step Word Problems & Input/Output Tables

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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. It often involves multiple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is an input/output table?

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An input/output table is a way to organize data that shows how an input value is transformed into an output value using a specific rule or function.

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What does 'input x 4 = output' mean?

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It means that to find the output, you multiply the input by 4.

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If the input is 5, what is the output for the rule 'input x 4'?

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The output is 20, because 5 x 4 = 20.

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How do you find the total number of students in multiple classes?

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Multiply the number of students in one class by the number of classes.

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If each of the three classes has 26 students, how many students are there in total?

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There are 78 students in total (3 x 26 = 78).

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What is the first step to solve a multi-step word problem?

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Read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked.

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How do you divide a total into groups?

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To divide a total into groups, you take the total number and divide it by the number of groups.

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If there are 78 students and they are split into 6 groups, how many students are in each group?

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There are 13 students in each group (78 ÷ 6 = 13).

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What is the equation to find the number of items if you know the total value and the value of each item?

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You can use the equation: Total Value ÷ Value of Each Item = Number of Items.