Multi-Step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you calculate total earnings from selling items?

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To calculate total earnings, multiply the number of items sold by the price per item, then add the earnings from all items.

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If a painting costs $56 and you sell 6 paintings, how do you find the total sales?

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Multiply the number of paintings (6) by the price per painting ($56): 6 x 56 = $336.

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

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

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How do you find out how many more items are needed?

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Subtract the number of items already available from the total number needed.

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What is the formula to find the total cost of tickets for a group?

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Total cost = (Number of adult tickets x Price of adult ticket) + (Number of child tickets x Price of child ticket).

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If each hat costs $5 and you have $57, how do you find the maximum number of hats you can buy?

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Divide the total money ($57) by the cost per hat ($5): 57 ÷ 5 = 11.4, so you can buy 11 hats.

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What is the importance of understanding the problem before solving it?

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Understanding the problem helps to identify the necessary steps and operations needed to find the solution.

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How do you calculate the total number of items bought in packs?

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Multiply the number of packs by the number of items in each pack.

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If you have 5 packs of T-shirts with 2 in each pack, how many T-shirts do you have?

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5 packs x 2 T-shirts per pack = 10 T-shirts.