4th Grade Multi-step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves multiple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find the total number of items when given bags and items per bag?

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Multiply the number of bags by the number of items in each bag. For example, if there are 9 bags with 7 toys each, the total is 9 x 7 = 63 toys.

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If two people have the same number of items, how do you find the total?

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Add the number of items each person has together. For example, if Julissa and Emily each have 30 seashells, the total is 30 + 30 = 60 seashells.

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What does it mean to split items equally among groups?

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To split items equally means to divide the total number of items by the number of groups. For example, if there are 60 seashells and 5 pails, each pail gets 60 ÷ 5 = 12 seashells.

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How do you calculate how many more items you need to buy something?

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Subtract the amount of money you have from the total cost of the items. For example, if the total cost is $39 and you have $29, you need $39 - $29 = $10 more.

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the important information.

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How do you determine how many times more one quantity is than another?

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Divide the larger quantity by the smaller quantity. For example, if Julia swam 30 laps and Jayla swam 15 laps, then Julia swam 30 ÷ 15 = 2 times more laps.

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What operation would you use to find out how many cookies Nate has after dropping some and receiving more?

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You would use subtraction to find out how many cookies he lost, and then addition to find out how many he has after receiving more.

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If a book costs $12, $16, and $11, how do you find the total cost?

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Add the prices of all the books together: $12 + $16 + $11 = $39.

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What is the importance of checking your work after solving a problem?

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Checking your work helps ensure that your answer is correct and that you didn't make any mistakes in your calculations.