Multi-Step Multiplication Word Problems

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What is a multi-step multiplication word problem?

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A problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiplication and other operations.

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How do you find the total distance run if someone runs a certain distance each day for a number of days?

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Multiply the distance run each day by the number of days.

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If a touchdown is worth 7 points, how do you calculate the total points scored by a team?

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Multiply the number of touchdowns by 7.

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What is the formula to find out how many items two people have together if one has a certain number and the other has three times that number?

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Add the number of items the first person has to three times that number.

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How do you determine the amount of material needed to make a different number of quilts if you know how much is needed for a certain number?

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Set up a proportion based on the yards of material needed for the known number of quilts.

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What is the total earnings formula for selling multiple items at different prices?

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Multiply the number of each item sold by its price and then add the totals together.

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If you have 8 markers and someone has three times as many, how many markers do they have?

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Multiply 8 by 3 to find out they have 24 markers.

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How do you calculate the difference in points scored between two teams?

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Subtract the total points of one team from the total points of the other team.

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

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Read the problem carefully and identify the key information and what is being asked.

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What does it mean to combine quantities in a word problem?

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It means to add the quantities together to find a total.