Two Step Word Problems #2

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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 solution, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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If Kiana made 1 dozen chocolate chip cookies, how many cookies did she make?

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1 dozen = 12 cookies, so Kiana made 12 chocolate chip cookies.

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How many cookies did Kiana make in total? (1 dozen chocolate chip, 2 dozen oatmeal, 2 dozen sugar)

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Total = 12 (chocolate) + 24 (oatmeal) + 24 (sugar) = 60 cookies.

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If Kiana gave away 45 cookies, how many does she have left?

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60 cookies - 45 cookies = 15 cookies left.

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What is the total number of balls on the playground?

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17 balls.

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How many kickballs were there if there were 5 soccer balls and 8 basketballs?

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Total kickballs = 17 (total balls) - 5 (soccer) - 8 (basketball) = 4 kickballs.

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What is the cost of the presents Cesar wants to buy?

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$15.25 (mom's present) + $22.47 (sister's present) = $37.72 total.

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How much money does Cesar need to save to buy both presents if he has $18.50?

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$37.72 (total cost) - $18.50 (saved) = $19.22 needed.

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How many apples does Tina have after sharing with her brother and eating 2?

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Tina shares 24 apples evenly with her brother (12 each), then eats 2. So, 12 - 2 = 10 apples left.