Solving Two-Step Word Problems Using Two Equations

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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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How do you identify the first step in a two-step word problem?

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Look for the first action or quantity change described in the problem.

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What is the second step in solving a two-step word problem?

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The second step is to perform the next operation based on the result of the first step.

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If Cassi bought 50 pounds of dirt and used 10 pounds, how much dirt is left?

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40 pounds of dirt left.

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How do you find out how many pots Cassi can fill with 5 pounds of soil each?

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Divide the remaining dirt (40 pounds) by the amount needed for each pot (5 pounds). 40 ÷ 5 = 8 pots.

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What is the total weight of apples Marc has?

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36 pounds of apples.

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How many pounds of apples does Marc use for each pie?

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4 pounds of apples.

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How do you calculate the total number of pies Marc can make?

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Divide the total weight of apples (36 pounds) by the weight used for each pie (4 pounds). 36 ÷ 4 = 9 pies.

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How much money does Marc collect if he sells each pie for $8?

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Marc collects $72 for all the pies (9 pies × $8 each).

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How many cups of flour does Hirami have in total?

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Hirami has 18 cups of flour (12 cups in a bag + 6 cups in a jar).