Multi-Step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a multi-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step in order.

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What operation would you use to find out how many pins DJ knocked down if Jamarie knocked down 26 pins and DJ knocked down three times as many?

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You would use multiplication to find out how many pins DJ knocked down: 26 pins x 3 = 78 pins.

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If Jamarie and DJ knocked down a total of 104 pins, how would you find out how many pins Jamarie knocked down?

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You would subtract the number of pins DJ knocked down from the total: 104 pins - 78 pins = 26 pins.

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What is the first step in solving the problem about Mackenzie and Ty's markers?

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The first step is to determine how many markers Ty has by multiplying the number of markers Mackenzie has by 3: 8 markers x 3 = 24 markers.

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How do you find the total number of markers Mackenzie and Ty have together?

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You add the number of markers Mackenzie has to the number of markers Ty has: 8 markers + 24 markers = 32 markers.

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In the balloon problem, how many blue balloons popped?

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Half of the 14 blue balloons popped, so 14 / 2 = 7 blue balloons popped.

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How do you find out how many balloons are left after some popped?

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You subtract the number of popped balloons from the total number of balloons: 26 total balloons - 7 popped balloons = 19 balloons left.

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What is the total number of stickers Aubrey and Izzy have?

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Aubrey has 5 packs of 30 stickers (5 x 30 = 150) and Izzy has 4 packs of 40 stickers (4 x 40 = 160). Together, they have 150 + 160 = 310 stickers.

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How do you calculate the change Jesse will get back after buying a bike and a helmet?

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First, add the cost of the bike and helmet: $172 + $59 = $231. Then subtract this total from the amount given to the cashier: $300 - $231 = $69.