Multi-step word problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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

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What operation would you use to find out how many pieces of fruit are in each basket if you have a total and want to divide it equally?

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Division.

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If Lila has 22 apples, 19 bananas, and 7 oranges, what is the first step to find the total number of fruits?

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Add the number of apples, bananas, and oranges together.

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What is the total number of fruits Lila has?

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48 fruits (22 apples + 19 bananas + 7 oranges).

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What operation do you use to combine two quantities, like the number of ornaments hung by Janice and her brother?

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Addition.

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If Dennis has 21 snowballs and Kevin has twice as many, how do you calculate the total number of snowballs they have?

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First, calculate Kevin's snowballs (21 x 2 = 42), then add Dennis's (21 + 42 = 63).

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What is the formula to find the total when combining two amounts?

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Total = Amount 1 + Amount 2.

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If Brenda builds 2 snowmen each day for 5 days, how do you find the total number of snowmen?

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Multiply the number of days by the number of snowmen built each day (5 x 2 = 10).

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What is the operation used when you want to find out how much each person gets when a total amount is shared equally?

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Division.

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What does 'twice as many' mean in mathematical terms?

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It means to multiply the original number by 2.