Solving 2-Step Word Problems with Addition and Subtraction

The video tutorial explains how to solve a two-step word problem involving addition and subtraction. It uses an example of calculating available seats in a theater for teachers after accounting for students. The process involves adding the total number of seats and then subtracting the number of students to find the remaining seats. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem and performing calculations step-by-step.

What are the two mathematical operations often used in two-step word problems?

• Multiplication and division

• Integration and differentiation

• Square and square root

• Addition and subtraction

How many great school pupils were mentioned in the example?

• 2000

• 1700

• 1805

• 1886

What is the first step in solving the given word problem?

• Adding up all the seats in the theater

• Calculating the number of teachers

• Subtracting the number of pupils from total seats

• Dividing the seats among pupils

How many VIP seats were available in the theater?

• 859

• 330

• 300

• 697

What was the total number of seats available in the theater?

• 2000

• 1700

• 1886

• 1805

How many orchestra seats were mentioned?

• 300

• 330

• 859

• 697

How many seats were left for the teachers after the pupils occupied their seats?

• 81

• 75

• 90

• 100

What is the second step in solving the given word problem?

• Subtracting the number of pupils from the total seats

• Adding the number of pupils to the total seats

• Multiplying the total seats by the number of pupils

• Dividing the total seats by the number of pupils

Why is it important to solve two-step word problems?

• To understand geography better

• To learn about history

• To improve mathematical reasoning

• To enhance reading skills

What does solving two-step word problems often require?

• Drawing diagrams only

• Using a calculator

• Memorizing formulas

• Solving two different equations