+ / - Two-Step Word Problems

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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the answer, such as addition and subtraction.

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How do you solve a two-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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Robbie had 100 dollars. He bought a shirt for $24 and shoes for $36. How much money does he have left?

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$40

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Eva’s family drove 214 miles on the first day. They drove 86 miles less on the second day. How many miles did they drive altogether?

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342 miles

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William read 37 pages on Saturday. He read 35 more pages on Sunday. How many pages did he read altogether?

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109 pages

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of taking one number away from another.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.

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What does 'less than' mean in a word problem?

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'Less than' indicates that you need to subtract a number from another number.

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates that you need to add a number to another number.

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If a problem states 'total', what operation should you use?

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You should use addition to find the total.