1 and 2 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, like addition or subtraction.

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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, like adding and then subtracting.

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If you have 24 donuts and give away 12, how many do you have left?

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12 donuts left.

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If you exercise for 20 minutes and then for 8 minutes, how many minutes did you exercise in total?

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28 minutes.

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What operation would you use to find out how many more items you have than another?

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You would use subtraction.

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If you have 67 golden tickets and spend 34, how many do you have now?

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33 golden tickets.

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What is the first step to solve a two-step word problem?

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Identify the first operation needed to solve the problem.

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If Mrs. Trevarrow had 24 students and got 17 new ones, how many students does she have before any moved away?

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41 students.

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How do you find out how much taller one person is than another?

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Subtract the shorter person's height from the taller person's height.

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If Roseanne is 48 inches tall and Meriel is 39 inches tall, how much taller is Roseanne?

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Roseanne is 9 inches taller.