2 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 solution.

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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 operation would you use to find the total number of doughnuts Mr. Gutierrez bought?

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You would use multiplication to find the total doughnuts in each type and then addition to find the overall total.

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If there are 30 glazed doughnuts in a box and Mr. Gutierrez bought 5 boxes, how many glazed doughnuts did he buy?

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150 glazed doughnuts (30 x 5 = 150).

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If there are 20 chocolate doughnuts in a box and Mr. Gutierrez bought 6 boxes, how many chocolate doughnuts did he buy?

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120 chocolate doughnuts (20 x 6 = 120).

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What is the total number of doughnuts Mr. Gutierrez bought?

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270 doughnuts (150 glazed + 120 chocolate = 270).

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How do you find the total number of cubes used by Bekah and Erik?

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You multiply the number of towers by the number of cubes per tower for Bekah, then add Erik's total.

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If Bekah built 6 towers with 9 cubes each, how many cubes did she use?

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54 cubes (6 x 9 = 54).

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If Erik made one tower with 36 cubes, what is the total number of cubes used by both?

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90 cubes (54 from Bekah + 36 from Erik = 90).

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How do you determine how many more yards of yarn Glera needs?

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First, find the total yards she has, then subtract that from the 800 yards she needs.