1-2 Step word problems - All Operations

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information to solve it.

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What operations can be used to solve word problems?

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The main operations used to solve word problems are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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How do you solve a 1-step word problem?

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Identify the question, extract the relevant numbers, choose the correct operation, and perform the calculation.

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How do you solve a 2-step word problem?

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First, solve the first operation, then use that result to solve the second operation.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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If Michael saved $650 and spent $210, how much did he have left before earning more?

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$440.

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If a store had 450 pens and received 320 more, how many pens do they have before selling any?

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770 pens.

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What is the total number of pencils James has if he bought 5 packs of 18 pencils and received 52 more?

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142 pencils.

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If Jessica read 75 pages on Monday and 85 pages on Tuesday, how many pages has she read in total?

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160 pages.

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How do you find out how many items are left after some are sold?

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Subtract the number of items sold from the total number of items.