3rd Grade Two-Step Word Problems

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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the solution.

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How do you solve a two-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 operation would you use to find out how many bags of treats each friend receives if Julianna gives some away?

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You would use division to find out how many bags each friend receives after giving some away.

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If you have 49 headbands and split them into 7 equal groups, how many headbands are in each group?

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You would divide 49 by 7, which equals 7 headbands in each group.

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What does it mean to 'split into equal groups'?

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It means to divide a total amount into smaller groups that all have the same number of items.

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What is the first step in solving the problem about Marcus and his Batman books?

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The first step is to multiply the number of books he had (12) by 3 to find out how many books he received.

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How do you find out how much money Madison has left after buying gifts?

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You subtract the total amount spent on gifts from the amount she started with.

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What is the total number of bike wheels if each of the 9 team members has 2 bikes and each bike has 2 wheels?

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You would multiply 9 (members) by 2 (bikes) by 2 (wheels) to find the total number of wheels.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of taking one number away from another.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the operation of combining equal groups to find a total.