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. It often involves multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you approach solving a multistep 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 one at a time.

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If Brandi received 17 pieces of candy and ate 2, how many pieces does she have left?

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15 pieces.

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How do you find the number of piles if you have a total and a group size?

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Divide the total by the group size. For example, if you have 15 pieces and want to make piles of 3, you do 15 ÷ 3 = 5 piles.

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What is the total number of trees Isaiah planted in three years if he planted 521, 387, and 438 trees?

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The total is 521 + 387 + 438 = 1346 trees.

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How do you find out how many more trees Isaiah needs to plant to reach 2000?

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Subtract the total trees planted from 2000. For example, 2000 - 1346 = 654 more trees needed.

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If Sam has 3 pencils, how many pencils do Melvin and Zachary have if Melvin has twice as many and Zachary has four times as many?

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Melvin has 6 pencils (2 x 3) and Zachary has 12 pencils (4 x 3). Together, they have 3 + 6 + 12 = 21 pencils.

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What is the total number of pieces of candy Paul bought if he bought 3 boxes of chocolate and 4 boxes of caramel, with each box containing 6 pieces?

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Total pieces = (3 + 4) x 6 = 42 pieces.

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

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Total erasers = 4 x 9 = 36 erasers.

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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 people sharing. For example, if Steven has 36 erasers and shares with 6 friends, each person gets 36 ÷ 6 = 6 erasers.