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 solution.

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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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What operation would you use to find out how much money Joan spent on the jacket?

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You would subtract the amount of money Joan has left from the total amount she earned.

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If a store has 438 shirts and receives 32 more shirts, how do you find the total number of shirts?

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You add the number of shirts received to the original number of shirts.

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What is the first step to solve Tim's savings problem?

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Calculate how much money Tim has saved in total over 6 weeks.

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How do you find out how many books were sold at the bookstore?

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Subtract the number of copies left from the original number of copies.

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What is the total amount of money Luke and Leia have together?

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Add the amount of money Luke has to the amount Leia has.

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What is the change received after buying a gift for $22 with $25?

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Subtract the cost of the gift from the total amount of money they have.

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What does it mean to combine money?

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To combine money means to add together the amounts of money from different people.

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What is the total amount Tim needs to save for the hockey skates?

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Subtract the total amount Tim has saved from the cost of the skates.