Multi Step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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

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How do you approach solving 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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If Tom had 114 baseball cards and kept 10, how many did he share?

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104 baseball cards were shared (114 - 10 = 104).

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How do you find out how many items each friend gets when sharing evenly?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of friends.

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What is the total cost of 2 drinks at $2 each and 3 sandwiches at $6 each?

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The total cost is $22 (2 drinks x $2 + 3 sandwiches x $6 = $22).

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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Multiply the quantity of each item by its price and then add the costs together.

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If Mr. Starling has 32 pairs of shoes and wants 4 rows, how do you find out how many pairs go in each row?

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Divide the total number of pairs by the number of rows (32 ÷ 4 = 8 pairs per row).

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What is the formula to find the number of items per group?

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Number of items per group = Total items ÷ Number of groups.

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How many legs do 6 cats, 10 birds, 3 dogs, and 18 fish have altogether?

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56 legs (6 cats x 4 + 10 birds x 2 + 3 dogs x 4 + 18 fish x 0 = 56).

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What is the total number of legs for pets?

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Cats and dogs have 4 legs, birds have 2 legs, and fish have 0 legs.