One 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, such as addition or subtraction.

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How do you solve a one-step word problem?

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Identify the numbers involved, determine the operation needed (addition or subtraction), and perform the calculation.

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If there are 16 kittens and 12 fell asleep, how many did not fall asleep?

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4

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If there are 12 cupcakes and 12 more are made, how many cupcakes are there now?

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24

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If there are 18 cows and 9 are left, how many cows left?

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9

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Riley ate 9 cookies. If Evan ate twice as much, how many cookies did Evan eat?

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18

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Gabbie had 23 toy cars. If Ben had 4 more, how many toy cars did Ben have?

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27

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What operation do you use to find out how many are left?

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Subtraction.

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What operation do you use to find the total when more is added?

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Addition.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully and identify the important information.