Multi Step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you identify the important information in a word problem?

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Look for numbers, keywords, and phrases that indicate operations (like 'total', 'combined', 'left', etc.) to determine what calculations are needed.

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What operation would you use to find out how many markers Ty has if Mackenzie has 8 and Ty has three times as many?

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You would use multiplication to find out how many markers Ty has: 8 markers x 3 = 24 markers.

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If two people combine their items, how do you find the total?

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Add the number of items each person has together.

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What is the first step to solve a problem where you need to find out how much money is left after spending?

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First, calculate the total amount of money received, then subtract the total amount spent.

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How do you calculate the total number of pins knocked down by two bowlers if one knocks down 26 and the other knocks down three times as many?

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First, calculate the second bowler's score: 26 pins x 3 = 78 pins. Then add both scores: 26 + 78 = 104 pins.

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What does it mean to have 'twice as many' of something?

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It means having two times the amount of that item.

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If Ali has 3 pencils, how many pencils does Melvin have if he has twice as many?

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Melvin has 6 pencils because 3 pencils x 2 = 6 pencils.

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How do you find out how many more times you need to do a task to reach a goal?

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Subtract the amount already done from the goal amount, then divide by the amount earned per task.

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What is the total amount of money Blaze earned if he babysat for 5 hours at $4 per hour?

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Blaze earned $20 because 5 hours x $4/hour = $20.