Mastering 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 mathematical problem that requires two operations to find the solution, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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 is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of sugar for every 5 cups of flour, how do you find the amount of sugar needed for a different amount of flour?

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Use a proportion: (sugar/flour) = (2/5). Multiply the amount of flour by the ratio of sugar to flour.

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What is the formula to find the total number of items after giving some away?

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Total items left = Initial items - Items given away.

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How do you find the number of teachers if you know the ratio of teachers to students?

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Use the ratio to set up a proportion: (teachers/students) = (known ratio). Solve for the number of teachers.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another, or splitting a number into equal parts.

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How do you divide a total amount among a certain number of people?

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Total amount ÷ Number of people = Amount per person.

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What is the relationship between speed, distance, and time?

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Distance = Speed × Time. This formula helps calculate how far something travels over a period of time.

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If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, how do you find the distance it travels in multiple hours?

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Multiply the speed by the number of hours: Distance = Speed × Time.