2 Step Word Problems

A two-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the answer, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

To find the total, add the two amounts together.

The perimeter of a rectangle is the total distance around it, calculated by adding the lengths of all four sides.

Divide the total amount needed by the amount saved each week.

To solve a sharing problem, divide the total amount by the number of people sharing.

The first step is to understand the problem and identify the information given.

You would use subtraction to find out how much more one amount is than another.

Subtract the original amount from the total to find out how much you earned.

To split something equally means to divide it into equal parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

You can check your answer by plugging it back into the problem to see if it makes sense.