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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What operations are commonly used in two-step word problems?

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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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How do you identify the first step in a two-step word problem?

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Look for the first operation needed to solve part of the problem.

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What is the equation for finding total donations if parents donate $8 per lap and grandparents donate $4 per lap for 12 laps?

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(8 + 4) * 12 = Total donations.

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If each meal costs $8 and there are 5 friends, how do you find the total cost of their meals?

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Multiply: 8 * 5 = Total cost of meals.

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What is the first step to solve the problem: 'Five friends paid $55 for their meals costing $8 each'?

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Calculate the total cost of meals: 8 * 5 = 40.

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How do you find out how much money is left after paying for meals?

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Subtract the total cost of meals from the amount paid: 55 - 40 = Amount left.

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What is the equation to find the total money earned from selling popcorn?

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(Number of bags sold * Price per bag) for each type of popcorn.

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If 12 bags of popcorn are sold for $6 each, what is the total money earned from regular popcorn?

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12 * 6 = 72.

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If 10 bags of caramel corn are sold for $8 each, what is the total money earned from caramel corn?

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10 * 8 = 80.