Two step math word problems addition and subtraction

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What is a two-step math word problem?

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A two-step math word problem is a problem that requires two operations (like addition and subtraction) to find the answer.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a two-step addition and subtraction problem?

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First, perform the addition or subtraction in the first step, then use that result to perform the second operation.

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Trevor finds 33 Legos under his bed and 46 more in his backpack. How many Legos does he have now?

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79 Legos (33 + 46 = 79).

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CCSS.1.NBT.C.4

CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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Trevor also finds 19 Legos in his closet. How many Legos does he have in total?

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98 Legos (79 + 19 = 98).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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Nicole builds 28 sandcastles and needs to build 50. How many more does she need to build?

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22 sandcastles (50 - 28 = 22).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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A wave washes away 2 of Nicole's sandcastles. How many does she need to build now?

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24 sandcastles (50 - (28 - 2) = 24).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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Brandon has 46 marbles and Maria gives him 26 more. How many does he have now?

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72 marbles (46 + 26 = 72).

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.6

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Brandon lost 18 marbles at recess. How many does he have left?

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54 marbles (72 - 18 = 54).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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Stacy finds 24 shells, Mark finds 32, and Beth finds 28. How many shells do they find together?

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84 shells (24 + 32 + 28 = 84).

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.6

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There are 37 kids at the beach. 13 more join them. How many kids are there now?

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50 kids (37 + 13 = 50).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1