Multistep Word problems

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What is a multistep word problem?

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A multistep word problem is a mathematical problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations such as 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 in order.

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What operation would you use to find the total number of items in multiple groups?

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You would use multiplication to find the total number of items in multiple groups.

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If a teacher has 5 sets of books with 10 books in each set, how many books does she have in total?

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50 books (5 sets × 10 books/set = 50 books).

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What is the equation to find the number of $5 bills in an envelope if the total value is $2,435?

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2,435 ÷ 5 = 487.

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How do you find the remainder in a division problem?

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To find the remainder, divide the total by the divisor and subtract the product of the quotient and the divisor from the total.

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What is the greatest number of bags you can fill if you have 86 items and put 6 items in each bag?

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You can fill 14 bags (86 ÷ 6 = 14 remainder 2).

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If a baker makes 24 cakes each day for 2 days, how many cakes does he make in total?

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48 cakes (24 cakes/day × 2 days = 48 cakes).

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What is the total number of cups of flour used if each cake requires 4 cups and 48 cakes are made?

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192 cups of flour (48 cakes × 4 cups/cake = 192 cups).

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.