Two Step Word Problems

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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.

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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 Clark bought 2 bags with 200 pretzels each and 1 bag of 153 peanuts, how many snacks did he buy in total?

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553 snacks.

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Mrs. Thomas ordered 500 books and put 298 on red shelves and 39 on green shelves. How many books are not on a shelf?

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163 books.

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How many books are left in the library if 867 books were there and 453 were checked out?

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414 books are still in the library.

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If Allison read 37 pages on Monday and 42 pages on Tuesday from a 99-page book, how many pages does she have left?

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20 pages.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a math problem?

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'Altogether' means to combine or add up all the amounts to find a total.

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If Mrs. Miner has 139 pencils and Ms. Carson has 45 more, how many pencils do they have together?

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323 pencils.