3rd Grade 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 does 'divide evenly' mean?

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To divide evenly means to split something into equal parts without any remainder.

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If Mr. Day has 31 cans on Monday and 25 cans on Tuesday, how do you find the total number of cans?

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Add the two amounts: 31 + 25 = 56 cans.

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How do you find out how many cans each family receives if there are 8 families?

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Divide the total number of cans by the number of families: 56 ÷ 8 = 7 cans per family.

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What is the first step to find out how much money each scarf costs if Sierra has $34 and adds $54?

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First, add the amounts in her bank account: 34 + 54 = $88.

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How do you find the cost of each scarf if Sierra bought 8 scarves?

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Divide the total amount by the number of scarves: 88 ÷ 8.

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What does 'split into equal groups' mean?

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It means to divide a total into smaller parts that are all the same size.

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If Unique has 49 headbands and splits them into 7 groups, how many headbands are in each group?

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Divide the total by the number of groups: 49 ÷ 7 = 7 headbands per group.

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What do you do after Unique gives 2 groups to her sister?

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Subtract the number of headbands given away from the total: 49 - (2 groups × 7 headbands) = 35 headbands left.