Two 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, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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If a book has 72 pages and 24 pages are left, how many pages have been read?

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48 pages have been read (72 - 24 = 48).

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Ace has 48 pages left to read. If he reads the same number of pages each day, how many days will it take him to finish if he reads 12 pages a day?

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It will take him 4 days (48 ÷ 12 = 4).

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Kash a Roo has 5 pencil pouches with 80 erasers each. How many erasers does he have in total?

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He has 400 erasers (5 × 80 = 400).

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If Kash gives away 150 erasers to his friends, how many erasers does he have left?

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He has 250 erasers left (400 - 150 = 250).

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How do you share items equally among friends?

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To share items equally, divide the total number of items by the number of friends.

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If Eleven has 108 Pokémon cards and shares them with 12 friends, how many cards does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 9 cards (108 ÷ 12 = 9).

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If Eleven finds 60 more cards and shares them equally with the same friends, how many cards does each friend get now?

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Each friend gets 14 cards (total 168 cards ÷ 12 friends = 14).

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What is the total number of miles Novie ran this week if she ran 12 miles today and 8 miles for 6 other days?

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Novie ran a total of 60 miles (12 + 8 × 6 = 60).