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 mathematical problem that requires two operations to find the solution, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or 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 the problem: 'There are 258 people at a concert. Out of the people there, 46 are wearing blue shirts and 108 are wearing hats. How many people are not wearing blue shirts or hats?'

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The first step is to find out how many people are wearing blue shirts or hats by adding 46 and 108.

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What is the second step in solving the problem: 'There are 258 people at a concert. Out of the people there, 46 are wearing blue shirts and 108 are wearing hats. How many people are not wearing blue shirts or hats?'

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The second step is to subtract the total number of people wearing blue shirts or hats from the total number of people at the concert.

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What is the total number of pies Hector is making if he makes 32 apple pies and 28 blueberry pies, then makes 36 more pies?

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Hector is making a total of 96 pies.

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In the problem '16 children were jumping rope. 15 children joined them. 20 children left. How many children were jumping rope then?', what is the first operation to perform?

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The first operation is to add 16 and 15 to find the total number of children jumping rope before any left.

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In the problem 'Five friends went to dinner at Old Chicago. Each person’s meal was $8. They paid with $55. How much money was left for a tip?', what is the total cost of the meals?

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The total cost of the meals is 5 friends x $8 = $40.

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How do you find out how much money is left for a tip in the dinner problem?

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Subtract the total cost of the meals from the amount paid: $55 - $40 = $15.

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What is the total number of items Torri is buying for her party if she buys 28 bags of chips, 36 Capri Suns, and 24 more bags of chips?

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Torri is buying a total of 88 items.

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What is the first step in solving the problem: 'Torri is having a birthday party. She decides to buy 28 bags of chips and 36 Capri Suns. Later, she buys 24 more bags of chips. How many items is Torri buying for her party?'

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The first step is to add the initial 28 bags of chips and 36 Capri Suns.