One-Step and Multi-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, like addition or subtraction.

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem requires more than one operation to find the solution, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find out how many more items one person has than another?

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You subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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If Kaylin has 56 toy horses and Eden has 9 more, how do you find out how many toy horses Eden has?

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You add 9 to 56: 56 + 9 = 65.

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What number sentence would you use to find out how many girls are in the band if there are 84 students and 37 are boys?

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You would use 84 - 37 = ? to find the number of girls.

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What is the first step to solve a problem where you lose some items and then gain more?

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First, subtract the number of items lost from the total, then add the number of items gained.

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If Wendy had 43 lives and lost 8, how many does she have left before gaining more?

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You subtract: 43 - 8 = 35 lives.

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How do you find the total number of items bought if you have two different types?

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You add the number of each type together.

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If Roger bought 515 goldfish and 315 blue fish, how do you find the total number of fish?

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You add: 515 + 315 = 830 fish.

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What does it mean to share items evenly among friends?

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It means to divide the total number of items by the number of friends.