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 find the total number of items when given packages and items per package?

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Multiply the number of packages by the number of items in each package.

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If a person hikes a certain distance each day, how do you find the total distance hiked?

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Multiply the number of days by the distance hiked each day.

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What is the first step to solve a multistep word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the information given.

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How do you divide items equally among a group?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of groups or people.

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What operation would you use to find out how many are left after taking some away?

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Subtraction.

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If you have a total and you want to find out how much more you need to reach a goal, what do you do?

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Subtract the total from the goal.

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What is the formula to find the total number of players if you know the number of teams and players per team?

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Multiply the number of teams by the number of players per team.

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How do you calculate the number of items in each group if you know the total and the number of groups?

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

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What is the total number of vegetable plants if there are 4 rows of 15 plants in 2 gardens?

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120 (4 rows x 15 plants x 2 gardens = 120 plants).