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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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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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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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the first step in solving the problem: 'There are 457 students in 4th grade. Out of all the students, 194 students have older siblings and 210 have younger siblings. How many students do not have older or younger siblings?'

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The first step is to add the number of students with older and younger siblings: 194 + 210.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the second step in solving the problem: 'There are 457 students in 4th grade. Out of all the students, 194 students have older siblings and 210 have younger siblings. How many students do not have older or younger siblings?'

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The second step is to subtract the total from the total number of students: 457 - (194 + 210).

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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What is the total number of students with older and younger siblings in the previous problem?

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404 students (194 older + 210 younger).

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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In the problem about Rick, what is the first operation to find out how much money he has after earning and spending?

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The first operation is to add the money he earned to the money he had: 287 + 143.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the second operation in the problem about Rick?

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The second operation is to subtract the amount he spent from the total: (287 + 143) - 122.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How many days are in winter according to the problem about my little brother?

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91 days (11 days in December + 31 days in January + 28 days in February + 21 days in March).

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What is the first step to find out how much more money Tomas needs for his trip?

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Calculate how much money he has earned by washing cars: 8 dollars per car times 6 cars.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the second step to find out how much more money Tomas needs for his trip?

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Subtract the amount he has earned from the total needed for the trip: 120 - (8 * 6).

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8