2 Step Word Problems

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What is a 2-step word problem?

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A 2-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the answer.

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How do you solve a 2-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the two operations needed. 3. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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If a store sells bananas in bunches of 6, how many bananas are in 5 bunches?

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30 bananas (6 bananas per bunch x 5 bunches = 30 bananas).

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If Sait buys 5 bunches of bananas and Daniel buys 4 bunches, how many bananas do they buy together?

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54 bananas (5 bunches x 6 bananas + 4 bunches x 6 bananas = 30 + 24 = 54).

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What is the total number of olives if Vanessa started with 51 olives and used 6 olives for each of her 7 salads?

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Vanessa used 42 olives (6 olives x 7 salads = 42 olives).

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How many olives did Vanessa eat if she started with 51 olives and used 42?

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9 olives (51 olives - 42 olives = 9 olives).

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If Jana placed cards in 3 rows of 10, how many cards did she use?

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30 cards (3 rows x 10 cards = 30 cards).

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How many cards did Jana leave out if she had a deck of 52 cards?

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22 cards (52 cards - 30 cards = 22 cards).

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If James bought four 8-ounce bottles of water, how many ounces did he have in total?

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32 ounces (4 bottles x 8 ounces = 32 ounces).

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How many ounces of water are left if James drank 28 ounces?

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4 ounces (32 ounces - 28 ounces = 4 ounces).