2-Step Word Problems

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What is a 2-step word problem?

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A 2-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the solution, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a 2-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Perform the first operation. 5. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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If there are 9 vases and each has 6 flowers, how many flowers are there in total?

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54 flowers (9 vases x 6 flowers each = 54 flowers).

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In a problem, if 2 out of 6 flowers are red, how do you find the number of yellow flowers?

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Subtract the number of red flowers from the total number of flowers (6 - 2 = 4 yellow flowers).

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What is the total number of cookies if Kim sold 4 bags and Sarah sold 5 bags, with each bag containing 8 cookies?

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72 cookies (4 bags x 8 cookies + 5 bags x 8 cookies = 32 + 40 = 72 cookies).

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How many miles does Kerry run in a week if she runs 4 miles each day?

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28 miles (4 miles x 7 days = 28 miles).

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If Jason is 12 years old and Heather is 5 years older, how old is Heather?

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17 years old (12 + 5 = 17).

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If Hillary is 7 years younger than Heather, how old is Hillary if Heather is 17?

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10 years old (17 - 7 = 10).

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How many bananas are there in 5 bunches if each bunch has 6 bananas?

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30 bananas (5 bunches x 6 bananas = 30 bananas).

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If Sait buys 5 bunches and Daniel buys 4 bunches of bananas, how many bunches did they buy together?

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9 bunches (5 + 4 = 9 bunches).