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, often involving addition and subtraction.

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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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If there are 867 books and 322 are checked out, how many are left?

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545 books are left.

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If 131 more books are checked out after 322, how many books are left?

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414 books are left.

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How many students are not in fourth grade if there are 300 students and 54 boys and 98 girls in fourth grade?

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148 students are not in fourth grade.

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If Allison read 37 pages and then 42 pages from a 99-page book, how many pages does she have left?

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20 pages are left.

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If Tycee has 300 pencils and sharpens 54 and then 139, how many pencils are remaining?

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107 pencils are remaining.

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How many books are not on a bookshelf if Mrs. Thomas ordered 500 books and put 298 on one shelf and 39 on another?

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163 books are not on a bookshelf.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of taking one number away from another.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.