Single Step Word Problems 11/29

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What is a single step word problem?

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A single step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in one step, usually involving basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a division problem in a word problem?

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To solve a division problem in a word problem, identify the total amount and the number of groups, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is the formula for finding the total number of items when given the number of groups and items per group?

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Total items = Number of groups × Items per group.

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If you have 30 marshmallows and want to share them equally among 6 cups, how do you find out how many marshmallows go in each cup?

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Divide 30 by 6. Each cup will get 5 marshmallows.

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What operation would you use to find out how many more people attended on Sunday than Saturday?

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You would use addition to find the total number of attendees on Sunday.

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How do you find the difference in cost between two items?

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Subtract the cost of the cheaper item from the cost of the more expensive item.

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What is the total number of gumballs each friend gets if 24 gumballs are shared equally among 4 friends?

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Each friend gets 6 gumballs.

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How do you calculate the total number of beans in multiple bags?

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Multiply the number of bags by the number of beans in each bag.

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What is the total number of people who attended the concert on Sunday if 7,570 more people attended than on Saturday?

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Add 7,570 to the number of attendees on Saturday (23,748) to get 31,318.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.