1 Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition or subtraction.

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How do you solve a one-step word problem?

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Identify the numbers involved, determine the operation needed (addition or subtraction), and perform the calculation.

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What operation would you use to find out how many apples were on the stand at noon if 390 were sold?

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You would subtract the number of apples sold from the total number of apples initially on the stand.

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If Kate worked for 110 minutes and her sister worked 28 minutes less, how do you find Callie's time?

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You subtract 28 from 110.

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What is the equation to find out how many Lego bricks Mallory added to her house?

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645 - 268.

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How do you find the difference in distance Bryana traveled to see her grandmother and her cousins?

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You subtract the distance to her cousins from the distance to her grandmother.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What does it mean to 'add' in a word problem?

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Adding means to combine two or more quantities to find a total.

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What does it mean to 'subtract' in a word problem?

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Subtracting means to take one quantity away from another to find the difference.

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If a problem states 'more than', what operation should you use?

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You should use addition.