2 Step Word Problems

Melissa opened 3 packets of flower seeds. Each packet contained 100 seeds. On her way out to the garden to plant them, she tripped and spilled 25 seeds. How many seeds did Melissa have left altogether?

What is the first thing to do ?

• Read the problem

• Underline the quantities

• Choose a strategy and solve

• Double check your answer

Melissa opened 3 packets of flower seeds. Each packet contained 100 seeds. On her way out to the garden to plant them, she tripped and spilled 25 seeds. How many seeds did Melissa have left altogether?

What were the important quantities?

• She has 3 packets with 100 seeds each.
  She lost 25 seeds.

• She has 25 seeds. She lost 3.

• She has 100 seeds. She lost 25 seeds.

• She has 25 packets with 3 seeds each.

Melissa opened 3 packets of flower seeds. Each packet contained 100 seeds. On her way out to the garden to plant them, she tripped and spilled 25 seeds. How many seeds did Melissa have left altogether?

What operations do you need to solve?

• (3 x 100) - 25

• 25 - 3 + 100

• 100 - 25 - 3

• 3 x 25

How did you find the answer?

• Guessed

• Added all the numbers

• Added all the numbers then subtracted

• Multiplied then subtracted

How did you check your answer? Check all that apply.

• Use a calculator

• Do the opposite math problem

• Reread the problem

• Dance around and cross your fingers

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