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 (like addition and subtraction) 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. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and understand what is being asked.

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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'Total' refers to the sum or overall amount after adding or combining quantities.

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If there are 258 people at a concert and 46 are wearing blue shirts, how many are not wearing blue shirts?

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212 people are not wearing blue shirts.

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What is the operation used to find out how many people are not wearing blue shirts or hats?

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You need to subtract the number of people wearing blue shirts and hats from the total number of people.

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If Hector makes 32 apple pies and 28 blueberry pies, how many pies does he make before making more?

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Hector makes 60 pies before making more.

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What is the total number of pies Hector makes after making 36 more?

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Hector makes a total of 96 pies.

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How do you find out how much money Jackson has left to save for his skateboard?

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Subtract the total amount he has saved from the cost of the skateboard.

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If Jackson has saved $94 and $36, how much has he saved in total?

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Jackson has saved a total of $130.