Two-Step Word Problems

Two-Step Word Problems

I can solve two-step word problems using clue words.

Multiple Choice

Warm-Up: What number multiplied by 5 equals 40? Use skip counts or a strategy to find your answer

• 8

• 6

• 5

• 3

Fill in the Blank

Dre'An wrote the following equation on the Promethean:

N x 4=24

What is N?

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An Example

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There were 18 volleyballs in a bag plus 13 balls in a basket set out for gym. 10 volleyballs were taken away for practice. How many balls were not used?

Poll

There were 18 volleyballs in a bag plus 13 balls in a basket set out for gym. 10 volleyballs were taken away for practice. How many balls were not used?

What clue words are used in this word problem?

• plus

• taken away

• each

• difference

Open Ended

There were 18 volleyballs in a bag plus 13 balls in a basket set out for gym. 10 volleyballs were taken away for practice. How many balls were not used?

How would I solve this problem? What are my two-steps?

Multiple Choice

You Try! Using the 9s Trick, what is 9 x 6?

• 54

• 60

• 72

• 90

Multiple Choice

You Try! What is 9 x 4?

• 36

• 42

• 45

• 90