One Step Word Problems

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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 simple operation, such as addition or subtraction.

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How do you find out how many are left after giving some away?

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Subtract the number given away from the total number.

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If you have a total of 20 and give away 15, how many do you have left?

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5

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What does 'fewer than' mean in a word problem?

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'Fewer than' means to subtract a certain number from the total.

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If there are 16 kittens and 12 fell asleep, how do you find out how many did not fall asleep?

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Subtract the number of kittens that fell asleep from the total number of kittens.

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If Josh has 24 crayons and Jessy has 15 fewer, how do you find out how many crayons Jessy has?

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Subtract 15 from 24.

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What is the difference between two numbers?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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If Max has 15 markers and Emma has 8, how do you find out how many more markers Max has than Emma?

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Subtract the number of markers Emma has from the number Max has.

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What does 'half that amount' mean?

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'Half that amount' means to divide the total by 2.

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If Mary has 14 stuffed animals and Don has half that amount, how many does Don have?

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7