Two-Step Word Problems

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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 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. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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What operation would you use to find the total number of charms on necklaces?

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You would use multiplication to find the total number of charms.

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If each necklace has 8 charms and there are 6 necklaces, how many charms are there in total?

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48 charms (8 charms x 6 necklaces = 48 charms).

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What does it mean to give away items in a word problem?

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It means to subtract the number of items given away from the total number of items.

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If you have 48 students and 6 students in each row, how do you find the number of rows?

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You divide the total number of students by the number of students per row (48 ÷ 6 = 8 rows).

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What is the first step in solving a problem about buying tickets?

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Calculate the total cost of the tickets by multiplying the number of tickets by the price per ticket.

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If Sue bought 5 tickets for $4 each, how much did she spend?

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$20 (5 tickets x $4 each = $20).

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What is a dozen?

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A dozen is a group of 12 items.

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If Ralph bought 3 dozen eggs, how many eggs did he buy in total?

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36 eggs (3 dozen x 12 eggs per dozen = 36 eggs).