2 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.

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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. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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What operation would you use to find out how many pages Thomas has left to read?

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Subtraction.

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If Thomas read 128 pages and 215 pages, how do you find the total pages he read?

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Add the two numbers: 128 + 215.

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What is the total number of pages Thomas has read if he read 128 pages in the first week and 215 pages in the second week?

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343 pages.

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How do you find the total number of popcorn bags the theater had initially?

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Add the number of bags used to the number of bags left.

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If the movie theater used 349 bags and has 271 bags left, how many bags did they start with?

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620 bags.

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What is the total number of pencils collected by the four classes if each class collected a different amount?

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Add the number of pencils collected by each class.

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If Mr. Gutierrez bought 5 boxes of glazed doughnuts with 30 in each box, how many glazed doughnuts did he buy?

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150 glazed doughnuts.

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How many chocolate doughnuts did Mr. Gutierrez buy if he bought 6 boxes with 20 in each box?

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120 chocolate doughnuts.