2 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 answer.

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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. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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If there are 8 fish and 10 fish, how many fish are there in total?

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18 fish.

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If 3 more fish are added to 18 fish, how many fish are there now?

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21 fish.

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Lisa made 8 muffins and Trevor made 6 muffins. How many muffins did they make together?

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14 muffins.

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If 5 muffins were sold from 14 muffins, how many muffins are left?

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9 muffins.

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There are 4 students on a bus. If 10 more students get on, how many students are on the bus now?

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14 students.

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If 9 students get off the bus with 14 students, how many students are left?

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5 students.

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If 18 children are going to run a race and 6 leave for water, how many are left?

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12 children.

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If 5 children leave to play on the swings from 12 children, how many are left for the race?

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7 children.