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 mathematical 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 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 is the formula to calculate total earnings from selling items?

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Total Earnings = (Number of Large Items x Price of Large Item) + (Number of Small Items x Price of Small Item) for items sold.

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If a painter sells 6 large paintings at $156 each, how much does he earn from large paintings?

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Earnings from large paintings = 6 x $156 = $936.

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How do you calculate the total number of items collected from multiple bags?

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Total Items = (Number of Bags x Items per Bag) for each contributor, then sum the totals.

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What is the total number of aluminum cans collected by George and Ava?

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George: 3 bags x 10 cans = 30 cans; Ava: 6 bags x 11 cans = 66 cans; Total = 30 + 66 = 96 cans.

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How do you find the amount of material needed for a different number of quilts?

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Use the ratio of quilts to material: If 7 quilts need 21 yards, then 12 quilts need (12/7) x 21 = 36 yards.

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What is the point value of a touchdown in football?

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A touchdown is worth 7 points.

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How do you calculate the difference in scores between two teams?

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Difference = Points of Team A - Points of Team B.

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If one team scores 7 touchdowns and another scores 9, how do you find the point difference?

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Team A: 7 touchdowns x 7 points = 49 points; Team B: 9 touchdowns x 7 points = 63 points; Difference = 63 - 49 = 14 points.