Multiplication 2 step word problems (addition & subtraction)

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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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 answer, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and addition.

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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 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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If there are 4 teams with 6 people each, how many people are there in total?

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4 x 6 = 24 people.

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How do you find out how many are left after some leave?

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To find out how many are left, subtract the number of people who left from the total number of people.

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What is the first step in solving the problem: 'There were 6 students sitting on each of the 4 benches'?

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The first step is to find the total number of students by multiplying: 6 x 4 = 24 students.

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What is the operation used to find out how many stickers each student gets?

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Multiplication is used to find out the total number of stickers by multiplying the number of students by the number of stickers each gets.

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item or person in a group.

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If Naomi bought 2 hats for $9 each, how much did she spend on hats?

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2 x $9 = $18.