Two Step Word Problems Addition and Subtraction

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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 (like addition and subtraction) 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. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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If you have 5 apples and you buy 3 more, how many apples do you have?

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5 + 3 = 8 apples.

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If you have 10 candies and you eat 4, how many candies do you have left?

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10 - 4 = 6 candies.

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What does it mean to split something into equal groups?

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To split something into equal groups means to divide it so that each group has the same number of items.

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If you have 20 cookies and you want to share them equally with 4 friends, how many cookies does each person get?

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20 ÷ 5 = 4 cookies per person.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times.

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If you have 3 bags with 4 oranges in each bag, how many oranges do you have in total?

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3 x 4 = 12 oranges.