Mastering 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 solve a multistep 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 boxes are needed if you have a total and a number per box?

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You would use division to find out how many boxes are needed.

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If a baker made 240 cookies and packed them into boxes of 12, how do you calculate the number of boxes used?

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Divide the total number of cookies (240) by the number of cookies per box (12): 240 ÷ 12 = 20 boxes.

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What is the first step in solving the problem: Sarah has 150 candies and gives 25 to each of her 4 friends?

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First, calculate the total number of candies given away: 25 candies × 4 friends = 100 candies.

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How do you find out how many candies Sarah has left after giving some away?

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Subtract the total candies given away from the original amount: 150 - 100 = 50 candies left.

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What does it mean if Tom has 3 times as many marbles as Jerry?

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It means that the number of marbles Tom has is three times the number of marbles Jerry has.

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If Jerry has 27 marbles, how do you find out how many marbles Tom has?

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Multiply the number of marbles Jerry has (27) by 3: 27 × 3 = 81 marbles.

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What is the order of operations in math?

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The order of operations is the rules that dictate the sequence in which calculations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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According to the order of operations, first multiply: 3 × 2 = 6, then add: 5 + 6 = 11.