Two-Step Word Problems 2nd Grade

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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.

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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. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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If Steve has 14 apples and gives away 6, how many does he have left?

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8 apples.

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If Steve then gives 4 more apples to his brother, how many apples does he have now?

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4 apples.

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What is the first step in solving the problem about people on the bus?

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Subtract the number of people who got off the bus.

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If there were 15 people on the bus and 7 got off, how many are left?

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8 people.

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What do you do after finding out how many people are left on the bus?

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Add the number of people who got on the bus.

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If 4 people got on the bus after 7 got off, how many people are on the bus now?

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12 people.

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What is the total number of pages Cam read in the morning, afternoon, and night?

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19 pages.

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If Cam read 9 pages in the morning and 4 in the afternoon, how many pages did he read before night?

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13 pages.