2 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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What are the two operations in a two-step word problem?

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The two operations can be addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you approach solving a two-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the two operations needed. 3. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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Example of a two-step word problem: If you have 5 apples and buy 3 more, how many do you have?

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5 + 3 = 8 apples.

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What is the first step in solving the problem: 'I have 10 candies and I eat 2, then buy 5 more. How many do I have now?'

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The first step is to subtract: 10 - 2 = 8 candies.

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What is the second step in the previous problem?

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The second step is to add: 8 + 5 = 13 candies.

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In the problem 'There are 4 birds on a tree, and 3 more come. How many birds are there now?', what is the operation used?

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Addition: 4 + 3 = 7 birds.

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What does it mean to 'lose' points in a word problem?

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To 'lose' points means to subtract from the total score.

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If a problem states 'You have 15 dollars and spend 5 dollars, how much do you have left?', what is the first operation?

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The first operation is subtraction: 15 - 5 = 10 dollars.

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In a problem where you 'check out' books and then 'return' some, what operations are typically used?

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Subtraction for returning books and addition for checking out more.