Multistep Word Problems

Front

What is a multistep word problem?

Back

A multistep word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

How do you approach solving a multistep word problem?

Back

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 one at a time.

Front

If a problem states that a person has 99 pages and reads 37 pages, how do you find out how many pages are left?

Back

Subtract the number of pages read from the total pages: 99 - 37 = 62 pages left.

Front

What operation would you use to find out how many more times Kerry can run if she runs 4 miles a day and has already run 24 miles?

Back

You would use division to find out how many days are left to run: (4 miles/day) x (number of days) = total miles. Then subtract the miles already run.

Front

In a problem where Natalie picked 13 flowers and 5 wilted, how do you find out how many flowers she has left?

Back

Subtract the wilted flowers from the total: 13 - 5 = 8 flowers left.

Front

What is the formula to find out how many items each person gets when sharing equally?

Back

Divide the total number of items by the number of people sharing: Total items ÷ Number of people = Items per person.

Front

If Ms. Angela received 51 birthday cards and 18 fewer gifts, how do you find the total number of gifts?

Back

Subtract 18 from the number of cards: 51 - 18 = 33 gifts.

Front

What is the first step in solving a multistep word problem?

Back

The first step is to read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

Front

How can you check if your answer to a multistep word problem is correct?

Back

You can check your answer by reviewing each step you took to solve the problem and ensuring that the calculations are accurate.

Front

What does it mean to share items equally among friends?

Back

It means dividing the total number of items by the number of friends so that each friend receives the same amount.