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 mathematical problem that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you identify the important information in a word problem?

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To identify important information, read the problem carefully, underline or highlight key numbers and words, and determine what is being asked.

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step word problem?

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The first step is to understand the problem by reading it thoroughly and identifying what information is given and what needs to be found.

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How do you calculate the total cost of items bought?

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To calculate the total cost, multiply the quantity of each item by its price and then add the costs together.

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If a problem states 'how much more', what does it mean?

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'How much more' means you need to find the difference between two amounts.

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What operation would you use to find out how many more items are needed?

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You would use subtraction to find out how many more items are needed.

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How do you find the total number of items when given different categories?

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To find the total number of items, add the quantities of each category together.

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What does it mean if one quantity is 'more than' another?

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It means you need to add a certain number to the smaller quantity to find the larger quantity.

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How do you solve a problem that involves multiple levels or categories?

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Break the problem into smaller parts, solve each part step by step, and then combine the results.

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What is the importance of organizing information in a word problem?

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Organizing information helps to clarify the problem, making it easier to identify the steps needed to solve it.