2-Step Word Problems

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What is a 2-step word problem?

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A 2-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the solution, often involving addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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How do you solve a 2-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 the total number of bananas Sait and Daniel bought if Sait buys 5 bunches and Daniel buys 4 bunches, with each bunch containing 6 bananas?

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54 bananas (5 x 6 + 4 x 6 = 30 + 24 = 54).

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If each vase holds 9 flowers and there are 6 flowers in each vase, how many flowers are there in total if 2 are red and the rest are yellow?

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36 flowers (6 flowers per vase x 6 vases = 36 flowers).

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How many baseball cards does Joshua have now if he started with 612, gave away 419, and bought 232 new cards?

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425 baseball cards (612 - 419 + 232 = 425).

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What equation represents the total number of fish James has if he has 7 bags of 6 goldfish and one bag of 10 minnows?

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7 x 6 + 10 = total number of fish.

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If Danielle sorted her marbles into 8 groups with 3 red, 3 blue, and 2 yellow marbles in each group, how many marbles does she have in total?

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64 marbles (8 groups x (3 + 3 + 2) = 64).

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What is the first step in solving a 2-step word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What operations might be used in a 2-step word problem?

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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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Why is it important to identify the operations needed in a word problem?

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Identifying the operations helps to determine how to approach solving the problem.