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 answer.

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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. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve 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 taking one number away from another.

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If a bus has 64 seats and 22 students get on, how many seats are left?

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42 seats are left.

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If Julianna has 48 bags of treats and gives away 13, how many does she have left?

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35 bags of treats left.

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What is the total cost of a dictionary ($12), a dinosaur book ($16), and a cookbook ($11)?

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$39 total.

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If Angela has 18 Pokemon cards and gets 45 more, how many does she have now?

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63 Pokemon cards.

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

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What do you do after identifying the operations in a two-step word problem?

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You solve the first operation and then use that result to solve the second operation.