One Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find the total when adding two groups?

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To find the total, you add the number of items in each group together.

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If you have 4 apples and you buy 3 more, how many apples do you have in total?

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7 apples (4 + 3 = 7).

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What operation would you use to find out how many points Victor scored in total if he scored 2 points in each of 8 games?

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You would use multiplication (2 points x 8 games = 16 points).

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How do you calculate the total number of items in equal groups?

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

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If a pet store has 4 cages with 9 snakes in each cage, how many snakes are there in total?

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36 snakes (4 cages x 9 snakes = 36 snakes).

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What is division used for in word problems?

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Division is used to find out how many groups can be made or how many items are in each group.

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If Adam needs to sell 18 chocolate bars and each box contains 3 bars, how do you find out how many boxes he needs?

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Divide the total number of chocolate bars by the number of bars in each box (18 ÷ 3 = 6 boxes).

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What is the formula for finding the total number of items when you have groups of equal size?

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Total = Number of groups x Number of items in each group.

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If Carol needs 16 apples and each bag contains 4 apples, how many bags does she need?

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4 bags (16 ÷ 4 = 4 bags).