Multi-Step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem is a mathematical problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you identify the key information in a word problem?

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Look for numbers, keywords (like total, more than, less than), and the question being asked to determine what information is necessary to solve the problem.

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What operation would you use to find out how many more points one team scored than another?

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You would use subtraction to find the difference in points scored.

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If a person has a certain number of items and another person has three times that amount, how do you express the total number of items?

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You add the original amount to three times that amount: Total = Original + 3 * Original.

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

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant information.

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How do you calculate the total earnings from selling multiple items at different prices?

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Multiply the number of each item sold by its price and then add the totals together.

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What does it mean to combine quantities in a word problem?

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Combining quantities means to add the amounts together to find a total.

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How can you determine how many items you can buy with a certain amount of money?

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Divide the total amount of money by the price of one item to find out how many items can be purchased.

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What is the significance of keywords like 'total', 'difference', and 'product' in word problems?

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These keywords help indicate which mathematical operations to use: 'total' suggests addition, 'difference' suggests subtraction, and 'product' suggests multiplication.

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How do you approach a problem that involves multiple operations?

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Break the problem down into smaller steps, solve each step one at a time, and keep track of your calculations.