2 step word problems

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What is a two-step word problem?

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

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the two operations needed. 3. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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Lisa made 28 apple muffins and Trevor made 16 banana muffins. They sold 12 muffins. How many muffins are left?

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32 muffins are left.

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Ally bought 4 packets of pens and received 5 more from her mom and 3 from her sister. How many pens does she have in all?

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Ally has 12 pens.

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Alex found 25 pennies, spent 15, and then found 23 more. How many pennies does he have now?

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Alex has 33 pennies.

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Carl bought 38 stickers, used 9, and then used 13 more. How many stickers does he have left?

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Carl has 16 stickers left.

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How do you find the total number of items in a word problem?

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Add the quantities together to find the total.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means the total amount after combining different quantities.

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

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and understand what is being asked.

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What is the second step in solving a two-step word problem?

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The second step is to identify the operations needed to solve the problem.