Multi Step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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

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How do you find the total earnings from hourly work?

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To find total earnings, multiply the number of hours worked by the hourly rate. For example, if you work 5 hours at $10 per hour, you earn 5 x 10 = $50.

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If one person knocks down 26 pins and another knocks down three times as many, how do you calculate the total?

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First, find the number of pins the second person knocked down by multiplying 26 by 3. Then, add the two amounts together: 26 + (26 x 3) = 104.

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What is the formula to calculate the total number of items when combining two groups?

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The formula is: Total = Group 1 + Group 2. For example, if Group 1 has 8 items and Group 2 has 24 items, Total = 8 + 24 = 32.

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How do you calculate change from a purchase?

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To calculate change, subtract the total cost from the amount given to the cashier. For example, if you pay $550 for items costing $489, change = 550 - 489 = $61.

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If Ali has 3 pencils, how many does Melvin have if he has twice as many?

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Melvin has 2 x 3 = 6 pencils.

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If Zachary has four times as many pencils as Ali, how many does he have?

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Zachary has 4 x 3 = 12 pencils.

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What is the total number of pencils if Ali has 3, Melvin has 6, and Zachary has 12?

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Total = 3 + 6 + 12 = 21 pencils.

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What operation do you use to find how many times one number is larger than another?

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You use division. For example, to find how many times 12 is larger than 3, you calculate 12 ÷ 3 = 4.

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step word problem?

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