Multistep Word Problems

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What is a multistep word problem?

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A multistep word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you approach solving a multistep word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step in order.

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What operation would you use to find out how many items are left after some are taken away?

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Subtraction is used to find out how many items are left after some are taken away.

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If you have 50 apples and give away 20, how many do you have left?

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30 apples.

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What operation would you use to find out how many groups of items you can make?

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Division is used to find out how many groups of items you can make.

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If you have 60 tickets and each ride costs 5 tickets, how many rides can you go on?

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12 rides.

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What is the first step in solving a multistep word problem?

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

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How do you find the total number of items after adding more to an existing amount?

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You use addition to find the total number of items after adding more.

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If you have 68 games and sell 4, how many games do you have left?

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64 games.

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What is the purpose of breaking a problem into smaller steps?

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Breaking a problem into smaller steps makes it easier to understand and solve.