Single Step Word Problems

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What is a single step word problem?

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A single step word problem is a math problem that requires only one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the answer.

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What operation do you use when you combine two groups?

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You use addition.

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What operation do you use when you find out how much is left after taking away?

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You use subtraction.

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What operation do you use when you have equal groups and want to find the total?

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You use multiplication.

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What operation do you use when you want to share something equally?

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You use division.

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If you have 5 apples and you buy 3 more, how many apples do you have in total?

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8 apples.

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If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many candies do you have left?

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6 candies.

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If a box contains 6 toys and you have 4 boxes, how many toys do you have in total?

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24 toys.

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If you have $50 and you spend $20, how much money do you have left?

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$30.

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If you read 3 books in January and 5 books in February, how many books did you read in total?

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8 books.