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. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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If there are 19 students in one class and 20 in another, how do you find the total number of students?

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You add the two numbers: 19 + 20 = 39.

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Anna's team scored 5 runs, then 6 more, and 3 more. How do you find the total runs?

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Add all the runs together: 5 + 6 + 3 = 14.

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What does 'in all' mean in a word problem?

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'In all' means to find the total or sum of all the parts mentioned.

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How do you find out how many are left after some leave?

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You subtract the number of people who left from the total number present.

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If Alex found 25 pennies and spent 15, how do you find out how many he has left?

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Subtract the spent pennies from the found pennies: 25 - 15 = 10.

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

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