2-Step Word Problems (-/+)

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What is a 2-step word problem?

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A 2-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations (like addition and subtraction) to find the answer.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a 2-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what you need to find. 4. Perform the first operation. 5. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and understand what is being asked.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

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CCSS.RL.2.7

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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'Total' refers to the sum or overall amount after adding or combining quantities.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If there are 457 students and 194 have older siblings, how many do not have older siblings?

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263 students do not have older siblings (457 - 194 = 263).

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the operation used to find how many more items are added in a word problem?

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The operation used is addition.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If Hector makes 32 apple pies and 28 blueberry pies, how many pies does he have before making more?

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He has 60 pies before making more (32 + 28 = 60).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the total number of items Torri buys for her party?

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Torri buys 88 items for her party (28 bags of chips + 36 Capri Suns + 24 more bags of chips = 88).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you find out how much money Jackson has left to save?

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Subtract the amount he has saved from the total cost of the skateboard.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If there are 258 people at a concert and 46 are wearing blue shirts, how many are not wearing blue shirts?

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212 people are not wearing blue shirts (258 - 46 = 212).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1