3rd Grade Multistep Word Problem Practice

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What is a multistep word problem?

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A multistep word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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How do you find the total number of items after some are sold?

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To find the total number of items left after some are sold, subtract the number of items sold from the original total.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If a shop has 567 muffins and sells 145 on Monday, how do you calculate the remaining muffins?

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Subtract 145 from 567: 567 - 145 = 422 muffins remaining.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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What is the formula to calculate total distance traveled?

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Total distance = Distance on Day 1 + Distance on Day 2 + Distance on Day 3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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If Max travels 120 miles on the first day, 276 miles on the second day, and 134 miles on the third day, how do you find the total miles?

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Add the distances: 120 + 276 + 134 = 530 miles.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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How do you determine how many miles are left to run in a week?

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Subtract the miles already run from the total miles planned for the week.

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CCSS.1.OA.C.6

CCSS.2.OA.B.2

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If Mike wants to run 46 miles in a week and runs 5 miles for 6 days, how do you find out how many miles he has left?

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First, calculate total miles run in 6 days: 5 miles x 6 days = 30 miles. Then subtract from 46: 46 - 30 = 16 miles left.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the total number of granola bars if each pack contains 2 bars and there are 12 packs?

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Total granola bars = 2 bars/pack x 12 packs = 24 granola bars.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you find out how many students will not get a granola bar?

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Subtract the total number of granola bars from the number of students: 28 students - 24 bars = 4 students without bars.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.4

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If Chris buys 9 packs of markers with 5 markers each, how do you calculate the total markers he has?

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Total markers = 9 packs x 5 markers/pack = 45 markers.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3