Multistep Word Problems

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What is a multistep word problem?

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

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How do you find the total number of items when given groups of items?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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If Steven has 4 bags of erasers with 9 erasers each, how many erasers does he have in total?

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36 erasers (4 bags x 9 erasers per bag = 36).

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What is the first step to solve a multistep word problem?

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Read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked.

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How do you share items equally among friends?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of friends.

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If Allison read 37 pages on Monday and 42 pages on Tuesday, how do you find out how many pages she has left to read?

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Subtract the total pages read from the total pages in the book (99 - (37 + 42) = 20 pages left).

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What does it mean to have 'fewer' items?

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It means having a smaller number of items compared to another quantity.

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How can you represent a situation with an equation?

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Use variables to represent unknown quantities and write an equation based on the relationships described in the problem.

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If Ms. Angela received 51 birthday cards and 18 fewer gifts, how many gifts did she receive?

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33 gifts (51 - 18 = 33).

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What is the total number of items if you add and subtract items from a group?

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Add the items you receive and subtract the items you give away to find the total.