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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 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 operation would you use to find out how many items are left after some are taken away?

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Subtraction.

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If a problem states that you have a total and you need to find out how much more you need to reach a goal, which operation do you use?

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Subtraction.

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What operation would you use to find the total number of items when you have groups of items?

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Multiplication.

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If you have 10 bins of coats and each bin has 10 coats, how many coats do you have in total?

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100 coats (10 bins x 10 coats per bin).

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How do you divide a total amount equally among a certain number of groups?

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Use division.

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If you have $127 and spend $58, how do you find out how much money you have left?

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Subtract $58 from $127.

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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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If each action figure costs $7 and you want to buy 7 more after already buying 11, how do you find the total cost?

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First, find out how many figures you need (7), then multiply by the cost per figure ($7). Total cost = 7 x 7 = $49.