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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 solution, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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What is the first step in solving the problem: 'A restaurant sold 375 meals on Monday and 425 meals on Tuesday. 150 meals were canceled. How many meals were actually served?'

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Add the meals sold on Monday and Tuesday: 375 + 425.

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What is the second step in solving the problem: 'A restaurant sold 375 meals on Monday and 425 meals on Tuesday. 150 meals were canceled. How many meals were actually served?'

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Subtract the canceled meals from the total: (375 + 425) - 150.

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If there are 250 apples in a basket and 75 are rotten, how many good apples are there?

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175 good apples (250 - 75).

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What is the total number of apples left after eating 50 good apples from the basket of 250 apples?

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200 apples left (250 - 50).

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How do you find the total number of candies Sarah has after giving away some and buying more?

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Subtract the candies given away from the original amount, then add the candies bought: 90 - 30 + 20.

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What is the total number of books in the library after borrowing and adding new ones?

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Add the new books to the remaining books after borrowing: (600 - 150) + 50.

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How do you calculate the number of chairs ready to use after some are broken and repaired?

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Subtract the broken chairs from the total, then add the repaired chairs: (432 - 124) + 88.

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What operation do you use to find out how many meals were served after cancellations?

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Subtraction.