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.

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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. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total means the sum or the whole amount after adding numbers together.

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What does 'change' mean in a money problem?

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Change is the amount of money returned to a buyer after they pay for something.

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If Clark bought 2 bags of pretzels with 200 pretzels in each bag, how many pretzels did he buy?

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Clark bought 400 pretzels (2 bags x 200 pretzels).

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If Principal Flinders spent $54 on books and $28 on paint, how much did she spend in total?

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She spent $82 in total ($54 + $28).

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How do you find out how many students are not in a certain grade?

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Subtract the number of students in that grade from the total number of students.

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If Mrs. Blazzard has 29 students and Mr. Taylor has 34 students, how many students are in both classrooms?

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There are 63 students in both classrooms (29 + 34).