2 Step Word Problem

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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.

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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 does 'fewer' mean in a word problem?

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'Fewer' means a smaller number or amount.

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If Collette read for 348 minutes last week and 179 minutes fewer this week, how do you find the total minutes read?

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Add the minutes read last week (348) to the minutes read this week (348 + 179 = 527). Total: 875 minutes.

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What is the first step to solve Tonia's attendance problem?

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Determine how many days Anya attended by adding 97 to Tonia's attendance.

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How do you find out how much more money Tyler needs for the Lego set?

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Calculate how much Tyler has earned by multiplying the number of dogs walked (9) by the amount earned per dog ($5). Then subtract that total from the cost of the Lego set ($116).

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What does 'saved' mean in a word problem?

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'Saved' refers to the amount of money that has been set aside or kept for future use.

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How do you find Anya's sister's savings?

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Subtract $175 from Anya's total savings ($248 + $163) to find out how much Anya's sister has.

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What is the total number of tickets left if 368 were sold last week and 297 this week?

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Subtract the total tickets sold (368 + 297) from the total tickets available (1000). Total left: 335 tickets.

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What is the importance of reading the problem carefully?

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Reading carefully helps to understand what is being asked and identify the necessary operations.