Solving Two- Step Word Problems

Front

What is a two-step word problem?

Back

A two-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the solution.

Front

How do you solve a two-step word problem?

Back

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.

Front

What does 'subtract' mean in math?

Back

Subtract means to take away a number from another number.

Front

What does 'add' mean in math?

Back

Add means to combine two or more numbers to get a total.

Front

If a shirt costs $9 and is on sale for $3 off, how much does it cost now?

Back

$6

Front

Travis had 17 cookies and bought 25 more. How many cookies does he have now?

Back

42 cookies (17 + 25 = 42).

Front

If Norris and Andrew caught 11 fish each and ate 2 fish, how many fish do they have left?

Back

18 fish (22 - 4 = 18).

Front

Aurielle has 67 sweet potatoes and Zariyah has 43. If they use 26 for pies, how many are left?

Back

84 sweet potatoes (67 + 43 - 26 = 84).

Front

Mr. Smith bought 3 boxes of cookies with 12 cookies each. How many cookies did he buy?

Back

36 cookies (3 x 12 = 36).

Front

If Mr. Smith ate 7 cookies from 36, how many cookies did he take home?

Back

29 cookies (36 - 7 = 29).