Christmas Two- Step Problems

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What is a two-step problem in math?

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A two-step problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the solution, such as addition and subtraction.

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How do you solve a two-step problem?

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1. Identify the two operations needed. 2. Perform the first operation. 3. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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If Sammy wrapped 200 gifts and 65 were taken to the orphanage, how many gifts are left?

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135 gifts are left.

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If a family reads 2 Christmas picture books every night for 12 nights, how many books do they read?

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They read 24 books.

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What is the total number of books read if they read 5 extra books one night?

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They read 29 books altogether.

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How many horseshoes does Santa need to buy if he has 7 and needs 9?

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Santa needs to buy 2 horseshoes.

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If Jack Frost stole 184 wreaths and there were 473 left, how many were there before?

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There were 657 wreaths before.

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How many ornaments does Holly have left if she bought 7 packages of 6 and gave away 8?

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Holly has 34 ornaments left.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.