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

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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How do you find the total number of items when given different categories?

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To find the total number of items, add the quantities of each category together.

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If a bracelet has letter beads, black beads, and red beads, how do you calculate the total number of beads?

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Add the number of letter beads, black beads, and red beads together.

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

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the information given.

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How do you determine how many items are left after some are taken away?

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Subtract the number of items taken away from the total number of items.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What operation would you use to find out how many more items one group has than another?

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Use subtraction to find the difference between the two groups.

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How do you calculate the cost of renting something per day?

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Divide the total cost by the number of days to find the cost per day.

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If you have a total of 576 pieces of candy and you distribute some, how do you find out how many are left?

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Subtract the number of pieces distributed from the total number of pieces.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the formula to find the total number of items in packs?

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Multiply the number of packs by the number of items in each pack.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you find out how many pages are needed to fit a certain number of items?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of items that fit on each page, and round up if necessary.

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