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. It often involves multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find the total distance run if someone runs a certain distance each day for several days?

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Multiply the distance run each day by the number of days. For example, if someone runs 5 miles each day for 11 days, the total distance is 5 miles/day * 11 days = 55 miles.

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What is the first step to solve a word problem involving money?

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Identify the amounts of money involved and determine what is being asked. For example, if you need to find the total amount of money two people have, add their individual amounts.

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How do you convert hours and minutes into just minutes?

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Multiply the number of hours by 60 and then add the remaining minutes. For example, 7 hours 30 minutes = (7 * 60) + 30 = 450 minutes.

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What operation would you use to find out how many items are in multiple packages?

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Multiply the number of items in one package by the number of packages. For example, if there are 8 tomatoes in a package and 6 packages, then 8 * 6 = 48 tomatoes.

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If you buy an item and pay with cash, how do you find out how much change you will get back?

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Subtract the total cost of the items from the amount of cash given. For example, if you spend $432 on an iPad and give $550, then $550 - $432 = $118 change.

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What is the importance of reading a word problem carefully?

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Reading a word problem carefully helps you understand what is being asked and identify the necessary information to solve it.

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What does it mean to 'have altogether' in a word problem?

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'Have altogether' means to find the total amount by adding the amounts together.

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How can you check if your answer to a multi-step word problem is correct?

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You can check your answer by reviewing each step you took to solve the problem and ensuring that the calculations are accurate.

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What is a common mistake when solving multi-step word problems?

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A common mistake is to skip steps or perform the operations in the wrong order, leading to an incorrect answer.