1 and 2 Step Word Problems within 100

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in one operation, like addition or subtraction.

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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem requires two operations to find the answer, such as adding and then subtracting.

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How do you solve a one-step word problem?

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Identify the numbers and operation needed, then perform the calculation.

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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First, solve the first operation, then use that result to solve the second operation.

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What operation would you use to find out how many beads Lucy has left after buying and giving away?

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You would use addition to find the total after buying, and subtraction to find how many are left after giving some away.

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If Tom had 45 stickers and gave away 12, how many does he have left?

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Tom has 33 stickers left.

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What is the total number of marbles Sara has after buying more?

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Sara has 57 marbles after buying 34 more.

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How do you find out how many fewer flowers Mrs. Halstead planted?

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Subtract the number of yellow flowers from the number of purple flowers.

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If Lily has 64 candies and eats 27, how many does she have now?

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Lily has 37 candies left.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of taking one number away from another.