Unit 3 ~ 2-Step Word Problem Practice

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What is a 2-step word problem?

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A 2-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the answer, such as addition and subtraction.

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How do you find the total number of items when given groups?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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If Farmer Ted has 6 pastures with 9 cows each, how many cows are in the pastures?

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54 cows (6 pastures x 9 cows each = 54 cows).

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How do you find the total number of items when some are added or removed?

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Add the items added and subtract the items removed from the total.

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What is the total number of cows Farmer Ted has if he has 423 cows in his barn?

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477 cows (54 cows in pastures + 423 cows in barn = 477 cows).

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How do you calculate the number of items left after some are taken away?

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Subtract the number of items taken away from the total number of items.

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If there are 789 popsicles and 143 third graders and 198 fourth graders, how many popsicles are left?

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448 popsicles (789 - (143 + 198) = 448).

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What is the process to find the total number of apples Matt has after picking and discarding?

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Add the apples picked and the apples collected, then subtract the rotten apples.

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How many apples does Matt have if he picked 193 apples, collected 70 more, and threw away 38?

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225 apples (193 + 70 - 38 = 225).

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What is the total number of apples on the stand after selling and adding more?

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531 apples (687 - 390 + 234 = 531).