Multi-Step Word Problems with Decimals

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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

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How do you identify the important information in a word problem?

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Look for numbers, keywords, and phrases that indicate operations (e.g., total, difference, product) to determine what calculations are needed.

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

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked.

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How do you calculate the total number of students from multiple schools?

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Multiply the number of schools by the number of students each school sends.

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What is the formula to find the number of teams formed from a total number of students?

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Divide the total number of students by the number of students per team.

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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Multiply the price of each item by the quantity purchased and then add the totals together.

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What is the difference between fixed costs and variable costs in a word problem?

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Fixed costs remain constant regardless of the number of items (e.g., rent), while variable costs change with the quantity (e.g., materials).

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How do you find the difference in spending between two meals?

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Calculate the total cost of each meal and then subtract the cost of breakfast from the cost of lunch.

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What is the importance of using decimals in word problems?

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Decimals are important for representing values that are not whole numbers, such as money or measurements.

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How do you calculate total earnings from hourly wages?

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Multiply the number of hours worked by the hourly wage.