Single Step Word Problems 11/29

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What is a single step word problem?

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A single step word problem is a math problem that requires only one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to solve.

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How do you find the total number of items left after some are sold?

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To find the total number of items left, subtract the number of items sold from the original number of items.

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If a store has 5,300 greeting cards and sells 3,710, how do you calculate the remaining cards?

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5,300 - 3,710 = 1,590 cards left.

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What does it mean to compare prices?

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Comparing prices means finding out how much more or less one item costs than another.

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How do you calculate the difference in cost between two items?

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Subtract the cost of the cheaper item from the cost of the more expensive item.

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If a laptop costs $1,648 and a desktop costs $1,275, how do you find out how much more the laptop costs?

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$1,648 - $1,275 = $373 more.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times.

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How do you find 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 Adriana has 4 stacks of quarters with 6 quarters in each stack, how do you find the total number of quarters?

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4 stacks x 6 quarters = 24 quarters.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts.