Two-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 solution.

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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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What operation would you use to find out how many pages are left to read?

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Subtraction.

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If you read 37 pages and then 42 pages from a 99-page book, how do you find out how many pages are left?

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Subtract the total pages read (37 + 42) from the total pages (99).

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What is the first step in solving the problem about books in the library?

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Subtract the number of books checked out from the total number of books.

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In the sticker problem, how do you find out how many stickers James has left?

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Subtract the total stickers used (25 + 10) from the total stickers he had (50).

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What does it mean to share money equally?

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It means to divide the total amount of money by the number of people sharing it.

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How do you express the problem of Yovanni sharing his money with his brother?

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(52 - 44) ÷ 2.

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What is the total number of gummy bears ordered if there are 3 bags with 25 each?

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75 gummy bears (3 bags x 25 gummy bears).

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How do you calculate the amount of chocolate ordered if it is 3 times the number of gummy bears?

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Multiply the total number of gummy bears (75) by 3.