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 answer, often involving addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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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 the first step in solving Tiny's food problem?

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The first step is to find out how much food Tiny ate on Sunday by adding 12 pounds to the 152 pounds he ate on Saturday.

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If Tim saves $7 each week for 6 weeks, how much has he saved in total?

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Tim has saved a total of $42 (7 dollars x 6 weeks).

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How do you find out how much money Tim still needs to save for the skates?

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Subtract the total amount Tim has saved ($42) from the cost of the skates ($289).

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What is the total amount Joan earned in two weeks?

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Joan earned a total of $351 ($136 + $215).

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How do you find out how much Joan spent on the jacket?

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Subtract the amount Joan has left ($273) from the total amount she earned ($351).

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What is the total amount of money Luke and Leia have together?

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Luke has $20 (two $10 bills) and Leia has $5, so together they have $25.

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How do you calculate the change Luke and Leia receive after buying a gift for $22?

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Subtract the cost of the gift ($22) from the total amount they have ($25).

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What is the total distance Nima rode in the last week of April?

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Nima rode a total of 63 miles (9 miles each day for 7 days).