Multistep problems

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What is the order of operations in math?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. The common acronym is PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers to get a total. For example, 3 + 5 = 8.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the removal of one number from another. For example, 10 - 4 = 6.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by performing operations and combining like terms.

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What is a multistep problem?

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A multistep problem is a problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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How do you solve a multistep problem?

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To solve a multistep problem, identify the operations needed, follow the order of operations, and perform each step carefully.

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What is the result of 3 + 4 x 6 - 4?

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The result is 19. (First, multiply 4 x 6 = 24, then add 3 to get 27, and finally subtract 4 to get 23.)

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If 331 students went on a field trip and 6 buses were filled, how many students were in each bus?

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54 students were in each bus. (331 - 7 = 324; 324 ÷ 6 = 54.)

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How much did Albert spend if he bought 19 bags of chips for $4 each and 8 cups of dip for $3 each?

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Albert spent $100. (19 x 4 = 76 for chips and 8 x 3 = 24 for dip; 76 + 24 = 100.)