Single Step Word Problems

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What is a single step word problem?

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A single step word problem is a math problem that requires only one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to solve.

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What operation would you use to find out how many groups of a certain size can be made from a total?

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You would use division.

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What operation would you use to combine two or more amounts together?

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You would use addition.

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What operation would you use to find the difference between two numbers?

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You would use subtraction.

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What operation would you use to find the total when you have a number of equal groups?

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You would use multiplication.

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Brandon has to sell 18 chocolate bars. If each box contains 3 chocolate bars, how many boxes does he need to sell?

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6 boxes (18 ÷ 3 = 6).

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Jazelle has one stack of 4 coins and another stack of 8 coins. How many coins does she have total?

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12 coins (4 + 8 = 12).

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Logan has 12 books to put away. If each shelf can hold 2 books, how many shelves will he need?

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6 shelves (12 ÷ 2 = 6).

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Kamyle had 17 math problems for homework. If she finished 8 of them, how many more does she have to do?

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9 problems (17 - 8 = 9).

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Dallas needs to buy 16 apples. If each bag contains 4 apples, how many bags will she need?

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4 bags (16 ÷ 4 = 4).