Multiple Step Math Problems

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What is a multiple step math problem?

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A multiple step math problem is a problem that requires more than one operation (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the solution.

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How do you solve a problem that involves adding and then subtracting?

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First, perform the addition to find the total, then subtract the required amount from that total.

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If you have 30 cupcakes and sell 9, how many do you have left?

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30 - 9 = 21 cupcakes left.

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If you then make 28 more cupcakes, how many do you have now?

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21 + 28 = 49 cupcakes.

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What is the first step in solving a problem where you combine two amounts?

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Add the two amounts together.

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If Debby has 32 pieces of candy and her sister has 42, how many pieces do they have together?

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32 + 42 = 74 pieces of candy.

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If they eat 35 pieces of candy, how do you find out how many are left?

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Subtract the amount eaten from the total amount they had.

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How many pieces of candy do Debby and her sister have left after eating 35 pieces?

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74 - 35 = 39 pieces left.

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If a book has 149 pages and you have 30 pages left to read, how do you find out how many pages you have read?

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Subtract the pages left from the total pages: 149 - 30 = 119 pages read.

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What is the total number of charms if Serenity made 6 necklaces with 8 charms each?

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6 x 8 = 48 charms.