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, often involving addition and subtraction.

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the two operations needed. 3. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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If Elijah baked 8 muffins and Scarlett baked 6 muffins, how many muffins did they bake together?

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8 + 6 = 14 muffins.

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If they sold 5 muffins from the total they baked, how many muffins do they have left?

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14 - 5 = 9 muffins left.

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Mason had 8 fish and Isla had 10 fish. How many fish did they have together before adding more?

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8 + 10 = 18 fish.

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If they added 3 more fish to their aquariums, how many fish do they have now?

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18 + 3 = 21 fish.

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William's mom baked 6 cookies and William baked 9 more. How many cookies did they bake together?

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6 + 9 = 15 cookies.

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If Henry ate 5 cookies, how many cookies are left?

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15 - 5 = 10 cookies left.

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In a bus, there were initially 4 students. If 10 more students joined, how many students are there now?

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4 + 10 = 14 students.

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If 9 students got off the bus, how many students are left?

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14 - 9 = 5 students left.