One Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in one simple step, usually involving addition or subtraction.

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How do you solve a one-step word problem?

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To solve a one-step word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, and decide whether to add or subtract.

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Lena has 48 crayons. Kelly gives her 53 more crayons. How many crayons does Lena have in all?

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101

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Meg read 62 words on Thursday and 99 words on Friday. How many more words did she read on Thursday than on Friday?

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37

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Mike picked 64 books and returned 55. How many books does Mike have now?

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9

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Stephanie read 85 books, and Jen read 37 books. How many more books did Stephanie read than Jen?

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48

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Sonic ran 93 miles to school, 54 miles to the store, and 37 miles back home. How many miles did Sonic run in total?

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187

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' means to add a number to another number.

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What does 'less than' mean in a word problem?

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'Less than' means to subtract one number from another.

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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.