Multistep Word Problems

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What is a multistep word problem?

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

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How do you determine the total cost of items purchased?

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To find the total cost, multiply the price of each item by the quantity purchased and then add the costs together.

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If Bert bought 4 books for $7 each and a magazine for $5, how much did he spend?

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Bert spent $28 on books (4 x $7) and $5 on the magazine, totaling $33.

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How do you find out how much change you receive after a purchase?

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Subtract the total amount spent from the amount paid to find the change.

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What is the hidden question in Bert's problem?

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The hidden question is how much money Bert spent.

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How do you find the number of items in a group when given the total and the number in another group?

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Subtract the number of items in the known group from the total to find the number in the unknown group.

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If Ayden had 40 footballs and there were 65 in total, how many were in Jed's pile?

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Jed had 25 footballs (65 - 40 = 25).

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What does a strip diagram represent in a word problem?

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A strip diagram visually represents the quantities and relationships in a word problem, helping to identify the operations needed to solve it.

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What equation matches the strip diagram showing 27 divided into 12 equal parts?

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S = 27 ÷ 12.

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How do you calculate the total number of tickets used for multiple rides?

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Multiply the number of rides by the cost in tickets per ride.