Model Multi-Step Problems

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What is a multi-step problem?

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A multi-step problem is a mathematical question that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find the total cost of items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the price of each item by the quantity purchased and then add the costs together.

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What does 'E' represent in a cost-sharing problem?

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'E' represents the amount each person pays when costs are shared.

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What is the equation to find the total cost (T) of multiple items?

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The equation is T = (price of item 1 x quantity 1) + (price of item 2 x quantity 2) + ...

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How do you divide total costs among friends?

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To divide total costs, use the equation E = T ÷ number of friends, where E is the amount each friend pays and T is the total cost.

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What is the formula to calculate the total number of items cooked over several days?

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The formula is Total = (items on day 1) + (items on day 2) + (items on day 3)...

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How do you express a relationship between quantities in equations?

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You can express relationships using equations, such as B = T + (additional quantity), where B is the total and T is a part of it.

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What does 'T' represent in a bird counting problem?

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'T' represents the total number of birds counted by one person.

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How do you calculate the total number of birds counted by two people?

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The total number of birds counted by two people can be calculated using the equation B = T + (number counted by the second person).

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What is the equation to find how many erasers Eden has if Kinsley has 3?

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E = (3 x 2) + 5, where E is the number of erasers Eden has.