Solving One Step Word Problems

What are the three key components to look for in one-step word problems?

• Total, starting amount, and constant

• Starting amount, ending amount, and variable

• Total, ending amount, and variable

• Total, starting amount, and variable

In Leah's gum problem, how many pieces of gum did she start with?

• 72

• 18

• 45

• 27

How many pieces of gum did Leah give away?

• 18

• 45

• 72

• 27

What was JD's starting amount of money?

• $8

• $37

• $29

• $45

How much money did JD receive for washing the car?

• $8

• $29

• $45

• $37

How many people were involved in splitting the restaurant bill?

• 72

• 12

• 6

• 5

How much did each person pay at the restaurant?

• $12

• $18

• $6

• $72

What was the total bill at the restaurant?

• $72

• $45

• $108

• $12

What operation is used when the problem involves splitting a total amount evenly?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the reverse operation of division?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication