Multi-Step Problems, Equations, and Strip Diagrams

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What is a multi-step problem?

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A multi-step problem is a mathematical question that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations or calculations.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables and constants.

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How do you find the total number of items when given individual quantities?

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

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What is a strip diagram?

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A strip diagram is a visual representation used to illustrate the relationships between quantities in a problem, often used to solve multi-step problems.

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How do you calculate the number of items needed when given a total and a per-item quantity?

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To calculate the number of items needed, divide the total quantity by the quantity per item.

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What does it mean to drink half of a quantity?

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To drink half of a quantity means to consume 50% of that amount.

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How can you represent equal quantities in a problem?

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Equal quantities can be represented using variables or by showing them as equal parts in a diagram.

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What is the formula to find the total number of pages read over several days?

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The total number of pages read can be found by adding the pages read each day.

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How do you determine how many crates are needed for a total number of sacks?

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To determine how many crates are needed, divide the total number of sacks by the number of sacks per crate.

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What is the process to find out how many display cases are needed for ornaments?

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To find out how many display cases are needed, divide the total number of ornaments by the number of ornaments each case can hold.