One Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a math problem that can be solved in one simple operation, like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a division problem in a word problem?

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To solve a division problem, you need to divide the total amount by the number of groups.

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If Amanda has 14 stickers and divides them into 2 groups, how many stickers does each group get?

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7 stickers.

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What is the operation used when you combine two amounts together?

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Addition.

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If there are 12 cupcakes and 12 more are made, how many cupcakes are there now?

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24 cupcakes.

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What is the total number of items if you have 25 skittles and 15 jolly ranchers?

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40 pieces of candy.

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How do you find out how many items are left after some are taken away?

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You subtract the number taken away from the total amount.

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If there were 18 cows and now there are 9, how many cows left?

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9 cows left.

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What is the operation used when you take away a number from another number?

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Subtraction.

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If Blake had some paper airplanes and made 7 more to have 14, how many did he start with?

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7 paper airplanes.