Single and 2 Step Word Problems

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What is a single-step word problem?

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A single-step word problem is a mathematical problem that requires only one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the solution.

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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem is a mathematical problem that requires two operations to solve, often involving a combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a single-step word problem?

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

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the first operation needed, perform it, then use the result to perform the second operation.

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What operation would you use to find out how many pencils each person gets if 24 pencils are divided among 6 people?

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You would use division.

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If each pack contains 8 pencils and Sahil bought 3 packs, how many pencils did he have in total?

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24 pencils (8 pencils/pack * 3 packs = 24 pencils).

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What is the total amount raised if Annabel's parents donated $8 per lap and she ran 12 laps?

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$96 (8 * 12 = 96).

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If Annabel's grandparents donated $4 per lap for the same 12 laps, how much did they donate?

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$48 (4 * 12 = 48).

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How do you calculate the total time spent on homework if Raul spent 10 minutes on 5 subjects and 15 minutes on another?

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Total time = (10 * 5) + 15 = 65 minutes.

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What is the first step to find Jennifer's weekly allowance if she has $21.50 left after spending half of it?

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Double the amount she has left to find out how much she spent.