Multi-step Problem Solving using all four operations

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What is a multi-step problem?

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A multi-step problem is a question that requires more than one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the solution.

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How do you find the total when adding two numbers?

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To find the total, you add the two numbers together.

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What operation would you use to find out how many more items are needed?

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You would use subtraction to find out how many more items are needed.

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If you have a certain number of items and you sell some, how do you find out how many are left?

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You subtract the number of items sold from the original number of items.

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What does it mean to divide a number into equal parts?

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Dividing a number into equal parts means splitting it into groups that are the same size.

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How do you calculate the total number of items when given a group and a number of items per person?

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You multiply the number of people by the number of items each person gets.

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step 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 can you check if your answer to a math problem is correct?

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You can check your answer by using the opposite operation or by redoing the calculations.

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What is the importance of understanding the order of operations?

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Understanding the order of operations helps you solve problems correctly by knowing which operations to perform first.

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What does it mean to have 'twice as many' of something?

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Having 'twice as many' means you have two times the amount of that item.