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 two operations needed. 3. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and understand what is being asked.

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What does 'combined' mean in a word problem?

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'Combined' means to add two or more quantities together.

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If Joseph has 7 cards and Mike has 7 cards, how many cards do they have together?

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7 + 7 = 14 cards.

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What does 'fewer' mean in a word problem?

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'Fewer' means a smaller number or less than.

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How do you find the total number of items in groups?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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What is the equation to find the total number of fish if James has 7 bags of 6 goldfish and 1 bag of 10 minnows?

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7 x 6 + 10 = total number of fish.

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If Kerry runs 4 miles each day for 7 days, how many miles does she run in total?

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4 miles/day x 7 days = 28 miles.

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What is the total number of flowers if each vase holds 9 flowers and there are 4 vases?

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9 flowers/vase x 4 vases = 36 flowers.