Multi-Step Word Problems

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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 and concepts.

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How do you translate 'six decreased by twice a number' into an algebraic expression?

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The expression is 6 - 2x.

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If Sam has 3 pencils, how many pencils do Melvin and Zachary have together?

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Melvin has 6 pencils (2 * 3) and Zachary has 12 pencils (4 * 3), so together they have 6 + 12 = 18 pencils.

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What equation represents 'two times the quantity of seven less than one-fourth of a number'?

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How do you find the number of piles of wood Mr. Anderson made?

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You can use the equation p = (185 - 25) ÷ 40.

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What is the total number of pieces of candy Paul bought if each box has 6 pieces?

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Paul bought 3 boxes of chocolate and 4 boxes of caramel, totaling 42 pieces (3*6 + 4*6 = 42).

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What does 'twice a number' mean in algebraic terms?

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It means to multiply the number by 2, represented as 2x.

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How do you set up an equation for a problem involving selling and stacking items?

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Identify the total items, subtract the sold items, and then divide by the number of items per group to find the number of groups.

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

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant information.

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What does 'four more than one-third of a number' translate to in algebra?

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