2-Step Word Problems

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What is a 2-step word problem?

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A 2-step word problem is a math problem that requires two calculations to find the answer.

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How do you solve a 2-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the first operation needed. 3. Perform the first calculation. 4. Use the result to perform the second calculation.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one away from the other.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups.

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If Michael biked 5 miles each day for 4 days, how many miles did he bike in total for those days?

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20 miles (5 miles x 4 days = 20 miles).

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If Sait buys 5 bunches of bananas and each bunch has 6 bananas, how many bananas does he have?

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30 bananas (5 bunches x 6 bananas = 30 bananas).

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What is the total number of marbles if Danielle has 8 groups with 3 red, 3 blue, and 2 yellow marbles in each?

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64 marbles (8 groups x (3+3+2) = 64 marbles).

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How many flowers are yellow if there are 36 flowers in total and 2 are red?

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34 yellow flowers (36 total - 2 red = 34 yellow).