Multi Step Word Problems

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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. It often involves multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you determine what operations to use in a multi-step word problem?

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To determine the operations, read the problem carefully, identify the key information, and look for keywords that indicate which operations to use, such as 'total' for addition or 'left' for subtraction.

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If Jason washes dishes for $2 each time and wants to buy a game for $20, how many times does he need to wash the dishes if he has already washed them 3 times?

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He needs to wash the dishes 7 more times.

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What is the total earnings formula for Akhira's landscaping business?

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Total earnings = (Hourly rate for mowing lawns × Hours mowed) + (Hourly rate for pulling weeds × Hours pulled weeds).

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How much did Akhira earn in September if she mowed lawns for 63 hours and pulled weeds for 9 hours?

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Akhira earned $477.

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If Harley eats 3 Oreos each day and Ceire eats 2 Oreos each day, how do you calculate their total Oreo consumption for a week?

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Total Oreos = (Harley's daily Oreos + Ceire's daily Oreos) × 7 days = (3 + 2) × 7 = 35 Oreos.

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What is the process to find out how many cookies Nate has after dropping some and receiving more?

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Start with the initial amount, subtract the dropped cookies, then add the cookies received: 300 - 145 + 123 = 278 cookies.

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If Ali has 3 pencils, how many pencils do Melvin and Zachary have if Melvin has twice as many and Zachary has four times as many?

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Total pencils = Ali's pencils + Melvin's pencils + Zachary's pencils = 3 + (2 × 3) + (4 × 3) = 21 pencils.

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What is the importance of reading a word problem carefully?

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Reading carefully helps to identify key information and operations needed to solve the problem accurately.

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What are some common keywords that indicate addition in word problems?

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Common keywords for addition include 'total', 'sum', 'together', and 'in all'.