Solving Multi-Step Word Problems

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What are the four important steps to follow when solving multi-step word problems?

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Read, Plan, Solve, Check.

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If a game costs $20 and you earn $2 for each dish washed, how many dishes do you need to wash to buy the game?

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You need to wash 10 dishes in total. If you have washed 3, you need to wash 7 more.

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How do you calculate the total cost of items purchased in a word problem?

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Multiply the quantity of each item by its cost and then sum the total costs.

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If Janet has $76 and spends money on bread and juice, how do you find out how much she has left?

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Subtract the total spent from the initial amount: $76 - (2 loaves * $5 + 4 cartons * $3) = $54.

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What is the total number of problems a teacher has to grade if she has graded some already?

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Multiply the number of worksheets by the number of problems per worksheet and subtract the problems already graded.

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How do you calculate total earnings from multiple jobs with different rates?

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Multiply the hours worked for each job by the rate for that job and sum the totals.

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What is the formula to find the remaining amount of money after purchases?

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Remaining Amount = Initial Amount - Total Cost of Purchases.

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In a multi-step word problem, why is it important to check your work?

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To ensure accuracy and that all steps were followed correctly.

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What is the significance of breaking down a word problem into smaller steps?

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It makes complex problems easier to understand and solve.

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How can you determine how many more times a task needs to be completed to reach a goal?

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Subtract the current amount from the goal amount and divide by the amount earned per task.