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 solve, often involving multiple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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

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

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If Coach bought 5 buckets of baseballs with 16 baseballs each, how many baseballs did he have in total?

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80 baseballs (5 buckets x 16 baseballs/bucket = 80 baseballs).

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How do you divide a total number of items among a group of people?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of people.

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If Coach divided 80 baseballs among 8 players, how many baseballs did each player get?

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10 baseballs (80 baseballs ÷ 8 players = 10 baseballs/player).

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What is the total number of pieces of gum if Gerardo bought 3 packages of mint gum and 2 packages of bubble gum, with each package containing 8 pieces?

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40 pieces of gum (5 packages x 8 pieces/package = 40 pieces).

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How do you calculate the number of players in each group if there are 30 players and 6 groups?

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Divide the total number of players by the number of groups.

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If there are 30 players and 6 groups, how many players are in each group?

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5 players (30 players ÷ 6 groups = 5 players/group).

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What is the total number of vegetable plants if Gracie plants 4 rows of 15 plants in 2 gardens?

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120 vegetable plants (2 gardens x 4 rows x 15 plants/row = 120 plants).

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How do you find out how many miles are left to hike if you have a total distance and the distance already hiked?

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Subtract the distance already hiked from the total distance.