Two step Word Problems + - x

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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, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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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If Naomi canoed 187 kilometers in the first race and 216 more in the second, how do you find the total distance?

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Add the distance of the first race (187 km) to the distance of the second race (187 km + 216 km = 403 km). Then, total distance = 187 km + 403 km = 590 km.

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What does '3 times as many' mean in a word problem?

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It means to multiply the quantity by 3.

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If Ana has 7 carrots and Alex has 3 times as many, how many carrots does Alex have?

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Alex has 3 x 7 = 21 carrots.

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How do you find out how many more items one person has than another?

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Subtract the smaller quantity from the larger quantity.

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If Kate read a book with 300 pages and another with 200 more pages, how do you find the total pages?

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First, find the pages in the second book: 300 + 200 = 500 pages. Then, total pages = 300 + 500 = 800 pages.

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What is the first step in solving a problem about distances driven on different days?

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Identify the distances driven on each day and determine which days to combine.

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If Ian drove 364 miles on Monday and 429 miles on Wednesday, how do you find how many more miles he drove than on Friday?

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Add the miles from Monday and Wednesday (364 + 429) and then subtract the miles driven on Friday.

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What is the total number of CDs Lisa has after giving some away and receiving more?

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Start with the total CDs (800), subtract the ones given away (600), then add the ones received (300). Total = 800 - 600 + 300 = 500.