2 Step Word Problems (Beginning)

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What is a 2-step word problem?

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A 2-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the answer, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a 2-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the two operations needed. 3. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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If Lauren and Gina swam for 7 minutes and 1 minute, how many minutes did they swim before playing water polo?

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They swam for 8 minutes before playing water polo.

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What is the total time Lauren and Gina can swim in the pool?

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They can swim in the pool for a total of 20 minutes.

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If Lauren and Gina swam for 8 minutes, how much time is left for them to swim?

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They have 12 minutes left to swim.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times.

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How many cookies are there in 9 packets if each packet has 2 cookies?

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There are 18 cookies in total.

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What is the formula to find the total number of items in equal groups?

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Total items = Number of groups × Number of items in each group.

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If Samantha has 3 boxes of pencils with 5 pencils in each box, how many pencils does she have?

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Samantha has 15 pencils in total.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation where two or more numbers are combined to get a total.