Two Step Word Problems Addition and Subtraction

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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations (like addition and subtraction) to find the answer.

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers and operations needed. 3. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.

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If Charlie sees 16 lizards and Kevin sees 25 lizards, how many lizards do they see together?

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41 lizards (16 + 25 = 41).

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Ava has 76 pencils and loses 15. How many pencils does she have left?

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61 pencils (76 - 15 = 61).

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Brandon has 46 marbles and Maria gives him 26 more. How many marbles does he have now?

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72 marbles (46 + 26 = 72).

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If Ryan has 44 pink lollipops and 19 striped lollipops, how many does he have in total?

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63 lollipops (44 + 19 = 63).

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What is the total number of lollipops if Ryan has 44 pink, 19 striped, and 32 polka dot lollipops?

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95 lollipops (44 + 19 + 32 = 95).

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Stacy finds 24 shells, Mark finds 32, and Beth finds 28. How many shells do they find together?

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84 shells (24 + 32 + 28 = 84).