Multi-Step Word Problems: Add/Subtract and Divide

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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

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How do you solve a multi-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step in order.

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What is addition?

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The process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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The process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one away from the other.

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What is division?

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The process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups.

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If a restaurant owner has 40 apples and makes 8 pies, how many apples does he use for each pie?

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5 apples per pie.

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Becky made 42 cookies and wants to place them in 7 trays. How many cookies will go in each tray?

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6 cookies per tray.

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Christina had 90 beads and used 18 for earrings. If she made 9 bracelets with the rest, how many beads did she use for each bracelet?

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8 beads per bracelet.

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step word problem?

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Read the problem carefully.

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What does it mean to 'break the problem into smaller steps'?

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It means to divide the problem into manageable parts that can be solved one at a time.