Multi-Step Word Problems (Addition & Subtraction)

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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, often involving addition and subtraction.

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How do you find the total amount saved in a multi-step word problem?

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To find the total amount saved, add the amounts saved in each step and then subtract from the total if needed.

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If Melinda saved 456 pennies and 374 pennies, how do you find out how many more she saved to reach 1,245 pennies?

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Add 456 and 374 to get the total saved in the first two weeks, then subtract that total from 1,245 to find the amount saved in the third week.

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What is the first step to solve a problem about unsold items after sales?

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First, determine how many items were sold by adding the sales from both halves.

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How do you calculate the total savings of two people?

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Add the individual savings of both people together.

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What operation do you use to find out how many pages are left to read?

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Subtract the number of pages read from the total number of pages in the book.

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In a multi-step problem, what should you do if you encounter 'more than' or 'less than'?

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Translate these phrases into addition or subtraction operations as needed.

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How do you find the total score in a game when given scores from multiple rounds?

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Add the scores from each round together to find the total score.

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What is the importance of reading the problem carefully in multi-step word problems?

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Reading carefully helps identify all the necessary steps and operations needed to solve the problem.

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What does it mean to have 'unsold bottles' in a sales problem?

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Unsold bottles are the remaining items after subtracting the total sold from the initial amount.