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Lesson 90 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPMulti Step Word Problems
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Multi-step word problems require you to solve a problem using more than one step or operation.
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Multi-step word problems require you to solve a problem using more than one step or operation. To tackle these problems, first read the question carefully to understand what is being asked. Next, break it down into smaller parts. For example, if a problem states that Sarah has 15 apples and she buys 10 more, then gives away 8, you would first add 15 and 10 to find the total apples. Then, subtract 8 from that total. In this case, you would calculate 15 + 10 = 25, and then 25 - 8 = 17. So, Sarah has 17 apples left. By taking it step by step, you can find the answer more easily!
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1 of 2What is the first step in solving a multi-step word problem?
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