Multi Step Word Problems Flashcard

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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, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a multi-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step in order.

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If Lisa has 240 candies and gives away 90, how many does she have left before receiving more?

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Lisa has 150 candies left before receiving more.

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What operation do you use to find out how many items are left after giving some away?

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Subtraction.

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If John has 120 stickers and gives away 50, how many does he have before receiving more?

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John has 70 stickers before receiving more.

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What is the total number of items if two people combine their items?

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Add the number of items each person has together.

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If Mackenzie has 8 markers and Ty has three times as many, how many markers does Ty have?

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Ty has 24 markers.

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What is the total cost if each meal costs $8 and Ms. McDougald orders for 5 people?

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The total cost is $40.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What does it mean to combine items in a word problem?

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To combine items means to add the quantities together.