Solving Multistep Word Problems

What is a multistep word problem?

• A math problem that requires only one step to solve.

• A math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

• A problem that can be solved using only multiplication.

• A problem that involves only addition and subtraction.

How do you approach solving a multistep word problem?

• 1. Read the problem carefully, identify the information given, and determine what is being asked.

• 2. Guess the answer based on the first few words of the problem.

• 3. Solve the problem in your head without writing anything down.

• 4. Ask someone else to solve it for you.

How do you calculate the total number of items received if you know the number of one type and the difference from another?

• Multiply the number of one type by the difference.

• Subtract the difference from the number of one type.

• Add the number of one type to the difference.

• Divide the number of one type by the difference.

What is the importance of breaking down a word problem into smaller steps?

• It makes it easier to understand and solve the problem systematically.

• It allows for more complex calculations without errors.

• It eliminates the need for any mathematical operations.

• It helps in memorizing the problem without solving it.

If a cafeteria has 51 apples and gives away 41, how many apples are left?

• 5 apples

• 8 apples

• 10 apples

• 12 apples

How do you find out how many groups of items can fit into a total?

• Add the number of items in each group to the total number of items.

• Multiply the total number of items by the number of items in each group.

• Divide the total number of items by the number of items in each group.

• Subtract the number of items in each group from the total number of items.

What is the first step in solving a word problem?

• Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

• Write down the equations needed to solve the problem.

• Guess the answer based on previous experience.

• Ignore the details and focus on the numbers.

If you have 10 apples and want to put them into bags of 2, how many bags do you need?

• 3 bags

• 4 bags

• 5 bags

• 6 bags

If each pie takes 5 apples and you have 10 apples, how many pies can you make?

• 1 pie

• 2 pies

• 3 pies

• 4 pies

What is the final answer called in a word problem?

• The solution.

• The problem statement.

• The hypothesis.

• The conclusion.