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 items in packs?

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You would use multiplication to find the total number of items in packs.

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If Coach Derrick has 11 packs of juice boxes with 12 in each, how do you find the total number of juice boxes?

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Multiply 11 by 12 to get the total number of juice boxes.

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What operation would you use to find out how many juice boxes are left after giving some away?

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

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In the art camp problem, how do you find out how many students are present?

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Subtract the number of students not present from the total number of students.

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What is the first step in solving Luna's sticker problem?

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The first step is to subtract the stickers she gave away from her total.

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How do you find out how many stickers Luna has after giving some away and collecting more?

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First, subtract the stickers given away, then add the stickers collected.

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What is the total score if Morgan made 9 shots worth 2 points each?

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Multiply 9 by 2 to find the total score.

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How do you find out how many shots Lee made if he scored the same points as Morgan?

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Divide Morgan's total score by the points per shot Lee made.