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 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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Look for numbers, keywords (like total, each, left), and the question being asked to determine what information is necessary to solve the problem.

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What operation would you use to find the total amount spent if you know the total and the amounts spent on individual items?

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You would use subtraction to find the remaining amount spent on other items.

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If a family spends $93 in total, $18 on tickets, and $36 on food, how much did they spend on games?

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They spent $39 on games, calculated as $93 - ($18 + $36).

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What is the first step to solve a problem where you need to share items evenly among friends?

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The first step is to subtract the number of items kept from the total, then divide the remaining items by the number of friends.

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How do you calculate the total number of items if you know how many boxes and how many items are in each box?

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Multiply the number of boxes by the number of items in each box.

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What is the equation to find the number of piles if you know the total pieces of wood and how many pieces are in each pile?

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The equation is p = total pieces of wood ÷ pieces per pile.

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If you have 3 packs of cards with 6 cards in each pack, how many cards do you have in total?

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You have 18 cards, calculated as 3 packs × 6 cards per pack.

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What does it mean to 'share evenly' among friends?

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It means to divide the total number of items equally so that each friend receives the same amount.

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How do you find out how many items are left after giving some away?

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Subtract the number of items given away from the total number of items you had.