Two-Step Math Problems

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What is a two-step math problem?

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A two-step math problem requires two operations to find the solution, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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How do you solve a two-step math problem?

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1. Identify the operations needed. 2. Perform the first operation. 3. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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If there are 33 students and 18 leave, how many are left before new students arrive?

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15 students are left.

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If 14 new students arrive after 18 leave from 33, how many students are there now?

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39 students.

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A teacher graded 2 out of 7 worksheets. How many are left to grade?

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5 worksheets are left.

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If 46 more worksheets are turned in after grading 2, how many total worksheets does the teacher have to grade?

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51 worksheets.

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What is the first step in solving the problem: 12 people in line, 10 leave, and 15 join?

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Subtract 10 from 12.

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After 10 people leave a line of 12, how many are left before more join?

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2 people are left.

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If 15 more people join the line after 10 leave, how many are in line now?

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17 people.

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Tiffany had 43 lives and lost 14. How many does she have left?

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29 lives.