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, 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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What is the first step in solving a two-step word problem?

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The first step is to understand what the problem is asking and identify the necessary operations.

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What operation would you use to find the total number of cubes used by Bekah and Erik?

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You would use addition to find the total number of cubes.

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

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6 towers x 9 cubes = 54 cubes.

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What equation can be used to find the number of pages Zenith has read?

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86 = 3 x 8 + P, where P is the number of pages read.

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How do you find the total number of items collected in a group?

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Add the number of items collected by each individual or group together.

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If a team has 725 beads and makes 60 bracelets needing 8 beads each, how do you find the extra beads left?

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First, calculate the total beads used: 60 x 8 = 480. Then subtract from the total: 725 - 480 = 245.

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What is the goal of Thomas in terms of pages read?

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Thomas's goal is to read 500 pages in October.

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How do you find out how many more pages Thomas has left to read?

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Subtract the total pages read from the goal: 500 - (128 + 215) = 157.