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 answer, 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 addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups.

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If Debby has 32 pieces of candy and her sister has 45, how many pieces do they have together?

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32 + 45 = 77 pieces.

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If they ate 24 pieces of candy, how many pieces do they have left?

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77 - 24 = 53 pieces.

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If Pearl buys 125 stickers and gives 53 to her sister, how many does she have left?

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125 - 53 = 72 stickers.

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If Pearl puts 9 stickers on each page, how many pages can she fill with 72 stickers?

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72 ÷ 9 = 8 pages.