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, often involving addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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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 is the first step in solving a two-step word problem?

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The first step is to understand what the problem is asking and identify the numbers involved.

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What operation would you use to find out how many books were sold if you know the total and the remaining amount?

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You would use subtraction to find out how many books were sold.

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If a person has 15 apples and gives away 7, how many apples do they have left?

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8 apples (15 - 7 = 8).

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In a two-step problem, if you need to add and then subtract, which operation do you perform first?

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You perform the addition first, then the subtraction.

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What is the total number of pictures Megan took at the zoo and museum before deleting any?

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33 pictures (15 at the zoo + 18 at the museum = 33).

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If Tiny the elephant ate 152 pounds of food on Saturday and 12 more pounds on Sunday, how do you find the total food eaten?

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You add the food eaten on Saturday and Sunday: 152 + 164 = 316 pounds.

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How many tickets did Billy use if he rode the ferris wheel 7 times and the bumper cars 3 times, with each ride costing 5 tickets?

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50 tickets (10 rides x 5 tickets each = 50 tickets).

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If Joan earned $136 last week and $215 this week, how much did she earn in total before buying the jacket?

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$351 ($136 + $215 = $351).