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 to find the solution.

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What operations are commonly used in 2-step word problems?

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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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How do you identify the total in a word problem?

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Look for keywords like 'total', 'altogether', or 'in all'.

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What does the term 'combined' mean in a word problem?

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'Combined' means to add amounts together.

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If a problem states '5 fewer', what does that mean?

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It means to subtract 5 from a number.

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What is the first step in solving a 2-step word problem?

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Read the problem carefully and identify the key information.

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How do you write an equation for a word problem?

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Translate the words into numbers and operations to form an equation.

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What is the total number of cookies if each bag has 8 cookies and 4 bags are sold?

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32 cookies (8 x 4 = 32).

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If you have 7 bags of fish with 6 fish in each bag, how many fish do you have?

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42 fish (7 x 6 = 42).

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What is the equation to find the total number of marbles if there are 8 groups with 3 red, 3 blue, and 2 yellow marbles?

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64 marbles (8 x (3 + 3 + 2) = 64).