Multistep word problems

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What is a multistep word problem?

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A multistep 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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How do you solve a multistep word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step one at a time.

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Kerry runs 4 miles each day, 7 days a week. She has already run 24 miles this week. How many more times will Kerry run this week?

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1 more time.

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Steven has 4 bags of erasers. Each bag has 9 erasers in it. How many erasers does he have in total?

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36 erasers.

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If Steven shares 36 erasers between himself and 5 friends, how many erasers does each child get?

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6 erasers.

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Holden had 3 packs of baseball cards with 6 cards in each pack. How many cards does he have in total?

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18 cards.

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Holden gives his friend Clay 4 cards. How many cards does Holden have left?

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14 cards.

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Mrs. Daigle had 21 students in her class. 2 students moved away. How many students are left?

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19 students.

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If 6 new students joined Mrs. Daigle's class, how many students are in her class now?

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25 students.

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Natalie picked 13 flowers and 5 wilted. How many flowers does she have left?

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8 flowers.