SOL 5.4 - Multi-Step Word Problems (+, -, x, ÷)

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem is a mathematical problem that requires more than one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the solution.

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How do you determine how many boxes are needed to store items?

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To determine how many boxes are needed, divide the total number of items by the number of items each box can hold, and round up if necessary.

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If Bob has 1,423 baseball cards and each box holds 16 cards, how many boxes does he need?

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89 boxes.

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What is the formula to find the number of buses needed for a field trip?

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Divide the total number of students by the number of students each bus can carry, and round up if necessary.

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If there are 495 students and each bus can carry 42 students, how many buses are needed?

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12 buses.

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What does it mean to evenly divide items among groups?

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To evenly divide items means to distribute them so that each group receives the same number of items.

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If Bob has 105 pieces of candy and makes 9 treat bags, how many pieces are left over after dividing evenly?

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6 pieces of candy are left over.

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How do you calculate the total number of items from different categories?

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Add the number of items in each category together to find the total.

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If a library has 4,502 fiction books, 3,159 non-fiction books, and 1,349 picture books, what is the total number of books?

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9,010 books.

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What is the process for solving a multi-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the operations needed. 3. Break the problem into smaller steps. 4. Solve each step in order.