Multistep Word Problems

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What is a multistep word problem?

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A multistep 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 multistep 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 operation would you use to find out how many piles of candy Brandi can make?

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You would use division to find out how many piles of candy Brandi can make.

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If Isaiah planted 521 trees in the first year, 387 in the second, and 438 in the third, how do you find the total trees planted?

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Add the number of trees planted each year: 521 + 387 + 438.

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What is the total number of trees Isaiah needs to plant to reach 2,000?

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Subtract the total trees planted from 2,000: 2000 - (521 + 387 + 438).

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If Sam has 3 pencils, how many pencils does Melvin have if he has twice as many?

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Melvin has 6 pencils because 2 times 3 equals 6.

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How many pencils does Zachary have if he has four times as many as Sam?

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Zachary has 12 pencils because 4 times 3 equals 12.

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What is the total number of pencils the three boys have together?

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Add the pencils: 3 (Sam) + 6 (Melvin) + 12 (Zachary) = 21.

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How do you find out how many erasers each child gets if Steven has 4 bags with 9 erasers each?

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First, find the total number of erasers: 4 bags x 9 erasers = 36 erasers. Then divide by the number of children (6): 36 ÷ 6 = 6.

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What equation can be used to find the number of piles of wood Mr. Anderson made?

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p = (185 - 25) ÷ 40.