Multi- step word problems for 4th grade

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step 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 a quantity 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 person eats a certain number of meals today and ate more yesterday, how do you find out how many more meals they ate yesterday?

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Subtract the number of meals eaten today from the number of meals eaten yesterday.

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What is the first step to solve a problem involving sharing items among friends?

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First, subtract any items that were consumed or used before sharing from the total.

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How do you calculate the number of tickets passed out if you know the number of rolls and tickets per roll?

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Multiply the number of rolls by the number of tickets in each roll.

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What is the formula to find out how many items are left after some are taken away?

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Subtract the number of items taken away from the total number of items.

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How do you determine how many pictures someone liked if they took multiple sets and disliked some?

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Calculate the total number of pictures taken, then subtract the number of disliked pictures.

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What operation would you use to find out how many candies each friend gets after some are eaten?

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Divide the remaining candies by the number of friends.

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What does it mean to 'split' items among friends?

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To 'split' means to divide the total number of items equally among the friends.

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How can you check if your answer to a multi-step problem is correct?

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Revisit each step of your calculations to ensure accuracy and consistency.