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 points scored in multiple quarters?

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To find the total points scored in multiple quarters, add the points scored in each quarter together.

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If a bicycle costs $95 to rent for 5 days, how do you find the cost per day?

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To find the cost per day, divide the total cost by the number of days: $95 ÷ 5 = $19.

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What is the formula to find the total number of items in bags?

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The formula is: Total items = Number of bags × Items per bag.

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How do you calculate the total sales price of items sold in bags?

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To calculate the total sales price, multiply the number of bags sold by the price per bag.

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What is the total number of pieces of pie if 5 pies are divided into 8 pieces each?

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Total pieces = Number of pies × Pieces per pie = 5 × 8 = 40 pieces.

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How do you find the total number of activities over several weeks?

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To find the total number of activities, multiply the number of activities per week by the number of weeks.

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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.

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How do you determine how many more points were scored in some quarters than others?

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To determine how many more points were scored, first find the total points for each group of quarters, then subtract the smaller total from the larger total.

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What does it mean to divide evenly in a word problem?

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Dividing evenly means that when you divide a total into parts, each part is the same size without any remainder.