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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find half of a number?

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To find half of a number, divide the number by 2.

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If Mary has 14 stuffed animals and Don has half, how many does Don have?

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7 stuffed animals.

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What does it mean to make more of something?

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To make more of something means to increase the amount you have.

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If Blake made 7 more paper airplanes and now has 14, how do you find out how many he started with?

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Subtract the number he made (7) from the total he has now (14).

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of taking one number away from another.

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If I have 9 quarters and give away 5, how do I find out how many I have left?

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Subtract 5 from 9.

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What is the value of a quarter?

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A quarter is worth 25 cents.

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If there are 24 flags and 12 are yellow, how do you find the number of red flags?

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Subtract the number of yellow flags (12) from the total number of flags (24).

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What does it mean to triple a number?

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To triple a number means to multiply it by 3.