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

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Billy rode the ferris wheel 7 times and the bumper cars 3 times. If each ride cost 5 tickets, how many tickets did he use?

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50 tickets.

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Luke has two ten dollar bills and his sister has a five dollar bill. They want to buy a gift for $22. How much change will they receive?

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$3.

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Megan took 15 pictures at the zoo and 18 at the museum. She deleted 31 pictures. How many pictures does she have left?

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2 pictures.

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A bookstore had 650 copies of a book. 281 were sold on the first day. How many books were sold by the end of the week if 43 copies were left?

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326 books.

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Joan earned $136 last week and $215 this week. After buying a jacket, she has $273 left. How much did she spend on the jacket?

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$78.

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What is the first step in solving a two-step word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What operations might you use in a two-step word problem?

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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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Why is it important to identify the operations needed in a two-step word problem?

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Identifying the operations helps you know how to approach solving the problem.