Solving Multistep Word Problems

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What is a multistep word problem?

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A multistep word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you identify the important information in a word problem?

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Look for numbers, keywords (like total, each, left), and the question being asked to determine what information is necessary to solve the problem.

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What operation would you use to find out how many items are left after some are taken away?

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Subtraction.

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If a problem states 'each' how should you interpret that?

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It indicates that you need to multiply the number of items by the quantity specified.

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What is the first step in solving a multistep word problem?

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Read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked.

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How do you solve a problem that involves sharing items equally?

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Use division to determine how many items each person gets.

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What does it mean to 'make groups' in a word problem?

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It usually means to divide a total into smaller, equal parts or to multiply to find out how many groups can be formed.

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If you have a total and some items are removed, how do you find the remaining total?

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Subtract the number of items removed from the total.

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What is the purpose of drawing a picture or diagram when solving a word problem?

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It helps visualize the problem and can make it easier to understand and solve.

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How can you check your answer after solving a word problem?

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Re-read the problem and verify that your answer makes sense in the context of the question.