Two Step Word Problems

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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the answer.

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the two operations needed. 3. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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What operation do you use to find out how many slices are left?

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You subtract the total slices used from the total slices available.

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If Mom has 24 cucumber slices and uses 5, 6, and 7 slices, how do you find the remaining slices?

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First, add 5 + 6 + 7 = 18. Then subtract 18 from 24: 24 - 18 = 6.

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What is the total earnings formula for selling items?

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Total earnings = (Number of items sold) x (Price per item).

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How do you split total earnings between two teams?

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Divide the total earnings by 2.

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If Mike caught 20 fish and Courtney caught 3 times as many, how do you find the total fish caught?

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First, calculate Courtney's fish: 20 x 3 = 60. Then add Mike's fish: 20 + 60 = 80.

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What is the formula to find total spending?

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Total spending = (Number of items) x (Price per item) for each item, then add them together.

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If Donny bought 9 shirts for $7 each, how much did he spend on shirts?

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9 shirts x $7 = $63.

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If Donny also bought 5 hats for $9 each, how much did he spend on hats?

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5 hats x $9 = $45.