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 find the solution. It often involves multiple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve 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 one at a time.

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If Belle bought 5 packs of white T-shirts (2 in each pack) and 3 packs of blue T-shirts (6 in each pack), how many T-shirts did she buy?

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28 T-shirts.

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How much money does Janet have left after buying 2 loaves of bread ($5 each) and 4 cartons of orange juice ($3 each) with $76?

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$54 left.

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If Sue bought 5 movie tickets for $4 each and paid with a $50 bill, how much change will she get back?

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$30 change.

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Ronnie needs 101 cupcakes and has 21 chocolate and 33 vanilla cupcakes. How many more cupcakes does he need to buy?

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47 more cupcakes.

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Angela had 18 Pokemon cards and her brother gave her 45 more. If she divides them into 9 equal groups, how many cards are in each group?

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7 Pokemon cards in each group.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.

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What is subtraction?

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

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the mathematical operation of repeated addition of the same number.