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 find the total number of items when given groups and items per group?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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If a coach has 5 buckets of baseballs with 16 baseballs in each, how do you find the total number of baseballs?

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Multiply 5 (buckets) by 16 (baseballs per bucket) to get 80 baseballs.

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How do you divide items equally among a group?

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To divide items equally, divide the total number of items by the number of people in the group.

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If Thomas hikes 12 miles each day for 5 days, how do you find the total miles hiked?

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Multiply 12 (miles per day) by 5 (days) to get 60 miles.

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What is the remaining distance if the total distance is 78 miles and 60 miles have been hiked?

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Subtract 60 from 78 to find the remaining distance: 78 - 60 = 18 miles.

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How do you calculate the total number of plants in multiple gardens?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of plants per row, then multiply by the number of gardens.

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If Gracie plants 4 rows of 15 plants in 2 gardens, how many plants does she plant?

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Calculate 4 (rows) x 15 (plants per row) = 60 plants per garden, then multiply by 2 gardens to get 120 plants.

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How do you find the number of players in each group if there are 30 players and 6 groups?

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Divide the total number of players by the number of groups: 30 ÷ 6 = 5 players per group.

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If Gerardo buys 3 packages of mint gum and 2 packages of bubble gum, how do you find the total pieces of gum?

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First, find the total pieces in each type: 3 packages x 8 pieces = 24 (mint) and 2 packages x 8 pieces = 16 (bubble). Then add them: 24 + 16 = 40 pieces.