Two-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 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. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts.

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If a factory makes 750 pieces of candy each day, how many pieces will it make in 30 days?

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22,500 pieces of candy.

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If Allison read 37 pages on Monday and 42 pages on Tuesday from a 99-page book, how many pages does she still have to read?

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20 pages.

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What is the formula for finding the total number of items sold when given the number of brands and total items?

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Total items sold = Number of brands x Items sold per brand.

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If a store sold 336 XBOX games equally among 8 brands, how many games did each brand sell?

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42 games.

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How do you find the remaining quantity after some have been taken away?

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Remaining quantity = Original quantity - Quantity taken away.

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If there were 867 books in a library and 322 were checked out in the morning and 131 more in the afternoon, how many books are left?

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414 books.