1 and 2 Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in one operation, such as addition or subtraction.

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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem requires two operations to find the solution, such as adding and then subtracting.

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If Emma had 85 pencils and gave away 36, how many does she have left?

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Emma has 49 pencils left.

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If Tom had 45 stickers and gave away 12, how many does he have left?

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Tom has 33 stickers left.

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How do you find the total when adding multiple amounts?

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You add all the amounts together to find the total.

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If a baker made 56 cookies in the morning and 23 in the afternoon, how many cookies did he make in total?

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He made 79 cookies in total.

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What does 'fewer' mean in a word problem?

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'Fewer' means a smaller number or amount compared to another.

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If Mrs. Halstead planted 33 yellow flowers and 48 purple flowers, how many fewer yellow flowers did she plant?

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She planted 15 fewer yellow flowers.

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

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Identify the first operation needed to solve the problem.

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If Tommy has 142 baseball cards and his dad gives him 127 more, how many does he have now?

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Tommy has 269 baseball cards.