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

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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 is the first step in solving the problem: 'Dawn has 67 apples and Kim has 43 apples. They use 23 apples to make apple pies. How many apples do they have left?'

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The first step is to add the number of apples Dawn and Kim have: 67 + 43.

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What is the second step in solving the problem: 'Dawn has 67 apples and Kim has 43 apples. They use 23 apples to make apple pies. How many apples do they have left?'

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The second step is to subtract the number of apples used: (67 + 43) - 23.

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What is the equation for the problem: 'Dawn has 67 apples and Kim has 43 apples. They use 23 apples to make apple pies. How many apples do they have left?'

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The solution is 87.

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If Kyle had 17 cookies and bought 25 more, what is the first step to find out how many cookies he has in total?

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The first step is to add the number of cookies he had to the number he bought: 17 + 25.

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What is the total number of cookies Kyle has after buying more?

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Kyle has 42 cookies after buying more (17 + 25 = 42).

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How do you find out how many cookies each friend gets if Kyle shares with 6 friends?

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You divide the total number of cookies by the number of people sharing: 42 ÷ (1 + 6).

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What is the equation to find out how many cookies each friend gets?

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