Single-Step Word Problems

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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 requires only one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to solve.

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What operation would you use to find out how many apples each bucket has if you divide 619 apples into 9 buckets?

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You would use division (619 ÷ 9).

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If Juan organizes his Legos into 24 rows with 35 Legos in each row, what operation do you use to find the total number of Legos?

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You would use multiplication (24 × 35).

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How do you find the total amount produced by two stores if one produced 678,732 pounds and the other produced 248,027 pounds?

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You add the two amounts together (678,732 + 248,027).

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If 8 people split $744 equally, how do you find out how much each person gets?

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You divide the total amount by the number of people ($744 ÷ 8).

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What operation would you use to find out how many Christmas props are left after sending some back?

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You would use subtraction (769 - 288).

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What is the result of 678,732 + 248,027?

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The result is 926,759 pounds.

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What is the result of $744 ÷ 8?

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The result is $93.

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What is the operation used to find the total number of items when you have groups of items?

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The operation used is multiplication.

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What is the operation used to find out how many are left after some are taken away?

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The operation used is subtraction.