Word Problems including 2 step 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 find the number of items when given a multiple?

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To find the number of items when given a multiple, divide the total number of items by the multiple to find the base quantity.

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If Emma has 36 red marbles and that is 4 times as many as green marbles, how do you find the number of green marbles?

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Divide the number of red marbles (36) by 4. Emma has 9 green marbles.

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If Emma has 2 more yellow marbles than green marbles, how do you find the number of yellow marbles?

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Add 2 to the number of green marbles. If she has 9 green marbles, she has 11 yellow marbles.

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What is the first step to solve a problem involving ratios?

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Identify the ratio and the total amount to determine the parts involved.

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How many carrots did the brown goat eat if it ate 7 times as many as the white goat that ate 3 carrots?

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Multiply the number of carrots the white goat ate (3) by 7. The brown goat ate 21 carrots.

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What does it mean if one quantity is 'twice as many' as another?

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It means that the first quantity is two times the second quantity.

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If Drew has 40 pairs of running shoes and that is twice as many as high-heel shoes, how do you find the number of high-heel shoes?

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Divide the number of running shoes (40) by 2. Drew has 20 high-heel shoes.

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What is the process to solve a problem that involves finding a total from parts?

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Add the parts together to find the total.

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If Quinn baked 18 cookies and has twice as many cookies as cupcakes, how do you find the number of cupcakes?

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Divide the number of cookies (18) by 2. Quinn has 9 cupcakes.