Multi Step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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

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How do you determine the total cost of multiple 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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If a meal costs $8 and you buy 5 meals, how much do you spend?

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$40 (8 x 5 = 40).

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant information.

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How do you find out how much more money is needed to buy an item?

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Subtract the amount of money you have from the total cost of the item.

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If you have $29 and want to buy items costing $12, $16, and $11, how do you find out how much more you need?

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First, calculate the total cost of the items ($12 + $16 + $11 = $39). Then subtract your savings ($39 - $29 = $10).

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What is the formula to calculate the total cost of shirts and shorts if shirts cost $17 each and shorts cost $19 each?

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Total cost = (number of shirts x cost per shirt) + (number of shorts x cost per short).

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If one person has 8 markers and another has three times as many, how do you find the total?

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Calculate the total markers by multiplying the number of markers the first person has by 3, then add the two amounts together (8 + 24 = 32).

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How do you calculate how many more times you need to perform a task to reach a goal?

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First, determine how much you have earned or completed, then subtract that from the goal and divide by the amount earned per task.

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If a game costs $20 and you earn $2 per task, how many tasks do you need to complete to buy the game?

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You need to complete 10 tasks (20 / 2 = 10).