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 math problem that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a multi-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step one at a time.

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What operation would you use to find out how many toys are left after some are bought?

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You would use subtraction to find out how many toys are left.

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If Mrs. Moore had 167 toys and sold 34, how many does she have left?

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167 - 34 = 133 toys left.

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What is the total when adding multiple numbers together?

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The total is the sum of all the numbers added together.

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If John ate 124 Skittles, Peter ate 120, and Kathy ate 214, how do you find the total Skittles eaten?

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Add all the Skittles: 124 + 120 + 214 = 458 Skittles.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means to combine or add up all the amounts to find a total.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully to understand what it is asking.

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What is subtraction used for in word problems?

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Subtraction is used to find out how much is left after some amount is taken away.

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If Mrs. O'Hare bought 219 candy bars and Mr. Nix stole 132, how many does she have left?

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219 - 132 = 87 candy bars left.