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

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How do you solve a one-step word problem?

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Identify the key information, determine the operation needed, and perform the calculation.

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Tom worked four hours for eight days. How many hours did he work in total?

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32 hours.

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There were 18 cows in the field. Then some went to a new field. Now there are 9 cows. How many left?

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9 cows.

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Lauren walked for 6 miles each day. How many miles did she walk in 5 days?

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30 miles.

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A restaurant sold 7 salads every day for a week. How many salads were sold during the week?

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49 salads.

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Ally had 20 jellybeans. She gave away 15 of them. How many does she have left now?

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5 jellybeans.

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What operation would you use to find out how many are left after giving some away?

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Subtraction.

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What operation would you use to find the total when working hours are repeated over several days?

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Multiplication.

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If you have 10 apples and you buy 5 more, how many do you have in total?

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15 apples.