Solving 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.

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How do you find the total number of items when some are given and some are added?

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Add the number of items you have to the number of items you receive.

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If you have a total and you know how many were used, how do you find out how many are left?

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Subtract the number of items used from the total number of items.

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What operation do you use to combine two groups of items?

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You use addition to combine two groups of items.

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What operation do you use to find out how many are remaining after some are taken away?

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You use subtraction to find out how many are remaining.

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If Aubreoni has 145 marbles and 33 are green and 57 are blue, how do you find the number of red marbles?

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First, add the green and blue marbles (33 + 57 = 90). Then subtract from the total (145 - 90 = 55).

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How do you share items equally among friends?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of friends.

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If Travis has 17 cookies and buys 25 more, how do you find the total number of cookies?

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Add the cookies he had to the cookies he bought (17 + 25 = 42).

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What is the first step to solve a problem involving catching fish and eating some?

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First, find the total number of fish caught before any are eaten.

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How do you calculate the number of items left after using some?

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Subtract the number of items used from the original amount.