Multi Step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you approach solving a multi-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step in order.

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What operation would you use to share items evenly among friends?

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Division is used to share items evenly among friends.

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If Tom had 114 baseball cards and kept 10, how many did he share?

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Tom shared 104 baseball cards (114 - 10 = 104).

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How do you find out how many items go in each row when arranging items?

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To find out how many items go in each row, divide the total number of items by the number of rows.

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What is the total cost of multiple items?

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To find the total cost, add the prices of all the items together.

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If Erin has saved $29 and needs $39 more, how much does she need in total?

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Erin needs a total of $68 ($29 + $39 = $68).

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How do you calculate the remaining items after some have been sold?

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To calculate the remaining items, subtract the number of items sold from the total number of items.

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What is the cost of an item if you know the total spent and the costs of other items?

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To find the cost of an item, subtract the total cost of the known items from the total spent.

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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 to understand what is being asked.