2-Step Word Problems

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What is a 2-step word problem?

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A 2-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 2-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 is the first step in solving the problem: 'Joseph and Mike each have 7 trading cards. Greg has 5 fewer cards than Joseph and Mike combined.'?

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First, calculate the total number of cards Joseph and Mike have together: 7 + 7 = 14.

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What is the second step in solving the problem: 'Greg has 5 fewer cards than Joseph and Mike combined.'?

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Subtract 5 from the total: 14 - 5 = 9. Greg has 9 cards.

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In the problem about Michael biking, what is the total distance he biked in the first 4 days?

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Michael biked 5 miles each day for 4 days: 5 x 4 = 20 miles.

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How many miles did Michael bike in the next 2 days?

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He biked 8 miles each day for 2 days: 8 x 2 = 16 miles.

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What is the total distance Michael biked in the week before the last day?

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Add the distances: 20 miles (first 4 days) + 16 miles (next 2 days) = 36 miles.

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How do you find out how many more miles Michael needs to bike to reach his goal of 48 miles?

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Subtract the total miles biked from the goal: 48 - 36 = 12 miles.

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What is the equation to find the total number of fish James has?

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The equation is: 7 x 6 + 10 = total number of fish.

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How many total fish does James have if he has 7 bags of 6 goldfish and 1 bag of 10 minnows?

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James has 7 x 6 = 42 goldfish and 10 minnows, so 42 + 10 = 52 fish.