One 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 simple operation, like addition or subtraction.

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How do you solve a one-step addition problem?

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To solve a one-step addition problem, you add the numbers together to find the total.

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How do you solve a one-step subtraction problem?

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To solve a one-step subtraction problem, you take one number away from another to find out how many are left.

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If you have 15 points and get 12 more, how many points do you have?

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27 points.

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If Todd has 16 pieces of candy and gives away 12, how many does he have left?

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4 pieces of candy.

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What do you do when more items are added in a word problem?

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You add the numbers together.

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What do you do when items are taken away in a word problem?

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You subtract the numbers.

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If there are 12 frogs and 12 more jump in, how many frogs are there now?

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24 frogs.

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If Mel gets 7 points and Jessie gets 8 points, how many points do they have together?

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15 points.

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If there are 18 children on a bus and 4 get off, how many are left?

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14 children.