Solve Multi-Step Word Problems - 4th Grade Math
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What is $a$ if $a = 5 \times 8 - 6$?
What is $a$ if $a = 5 \times 8 - 6$?
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$a = 34$. $5 \times 8 = 40$, then $40 - 6 = 34$.
$a = 34$. $5 \times 8 = 40$, then $40 - 6 = 34$.
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What is the first step to solve a multistep word problem using the four operations?
What is the first step to solve a multistep word problem using the four operations?
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Identify what the problem is asking you to find. Understanding the goal helps choose operations.
Identify what the problem is asking you to find. Understanding the goal helps choose operations.
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What equation represents: “$5$ bags with $8$ apples each, then eat $6$ apples; $a$ apples left”?
What equation represents: “$5$ bags with $8$ apples each, then eat $6$ apples; $a$ apples left”?
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$a = 5 \times 8 - 6$. Total apples minus eaten equals remaining.
$a = 5 \times 8 - 6$. Total apples minus eaten equals remaining.
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What does the letter in an equation like $3n + 5 = 20$ represent in a word problem?
What does the letter in an equation like $3n + 5 = 20$ represent in a word problem?
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The unknown quantity in the problem. Letters stand for values we need to find.
The unknown quantity in the problem. Letters stand for values we need to find.
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What is a quick reasonableness check using rounding for $198 + 403$?
What is a quick reasonableness check using rounding for $198 + 403$?
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$200 + 400 = 600$ (estimate). Round to nearest hundreds for quick check.
$200 + 400 = 600$ (estimate). Round to nearest hundreds for quick check.
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What equation represents: “$3$ packs of stickers, $12$ per pack, then give away $7$; $s$ left”?
What equation represents: “$3$ packs of stickers, $12$ per pack, then give away $7$; $s$ left”?
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$s = 3 \times 12 - 7$. Total stickers minus given away equals kept.
$s = 3 \times 12 - 7$. Total stickers minus given away equals kept.
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What is $s$ if $s = 3 \times 12 - 7$?
What is $s$ if $s = 3 \times 12 - 7$?
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$s = 29$. $3 \times 12 = 36$, then $36 - 7 = 29$.
$s = 29$. $3 \times 12 = 36$, then $36 - 7 = 29$.
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What is a quick estimate for $49 \times 21$ using rounding to the nearest ten?
What is a quick estimate for $49 \times 21$ using rounding to the nearest ten?
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$50 \times 20 = 1000$. Round both factors to nearest ten.
$50 \times 20 = 1000$. Round both factors to nearest ten.
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What is a quick estimate for $399 \div 8$ using compatible numbers?
What is a quick estimate for $399 \div 8$ using compatible numbers?
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$400 \div 8 = 50$. Use $400$ as it divides evenly by $8$.
$400 \div 8 = 50$. Use $400$ as it divides evenly by $8$.
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What is $m$ if $m = (36 \div 6) + 7$?
What is $m$ if $m = (36 \div 6) + 7$?
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$m = 13$. Parentheses first: $36 \div 6 = 6$, then $6 + 7$.
$m = 13$. Parentheses first: $36 \div 6 = 6$, then $6 + 7$.
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What is the number of leftover pencils if $58$ pencils are packed $10$ per box?
What is the number of leftover pencils if $58$ pencils are packed $10$ per box?
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$8$ leftover pencils. $58 \div 10 = 5$ R$8$; remainder is leftovers.
$8$ leftover pencils. $58 \div 10 = 5$ R$8$; remainder is leftovers.
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What is the number of full boxes if $58$ pencils are packed $10$ per box and only full boxes count?
What is the number of full boxes if $58$ pencils are packed $10$ per box and only full boxes count?
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$5$ full boxes. $58 \div 10 = 5$ R$8$; only complete boxes count.
$5$ full boxes. $58 \div 10 = 5$ R$8$; only complete boxes count.
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What is the number of buses needed if $58$ students ride in buses of $10$ students each?
What is the number of buses needed if $58$ students ride in buses of $10$ students each?
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$6$ buses. $58 \div 10 = 5$ R$8$; need $6$ for all students.
$6$ buses. $58 \div 10 = 5$ R$8$; need $6$ for all students.
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What is $c$ if $c = 24 \div 6$?
What is $c$ if $c = 24 \div 6$?
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$c = 4$. $24$ divided by $6$ equals $4$ per person.
$c = 4$. $24$ divided by $6$ equals $4$ per person.
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What is the correct interpretation of a remainder when the answer must be a whole number with no leftovers (for example, full meals)?
What is the correct interpretation of a remainder when the answer must be a whole number with no leftovers (for example, full meals)?
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Round down to the number of complete groups. Partial groups can't be used in this context.
Round down to the number of complete groups. Partial groups can't be used in this context.
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What equation represents: “$24$ cookies shared equally among $6$ friends; $c$ cookies per friend”?
What equation represents: “$24$ cookies shared equally among $6$ friends; $c$ cookies per friend”?
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$c = 24 \div 6$. Division splits total equally among groups.
$c = 24 \div 6$. Division splits total equally among groups.
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What is the correct interpretation of a remainder when dividing items equally and leftovers are allowed?
What is the correct interpretation of a remainder when dividing items equally and leftovers are allowed?
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The remainder is the number of leftover items. Division shows equal shares plus extras.
The remainder is the number of leftover items. Division shows equal shares plus extras.
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Identify the correct interpretation of a remainder when counting full groups (for example, buses or boxes).
Identify the correct interpretation of a remainder when counting full groups (for example, buses or boxes).
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Round up if any remainder means one more group is needed. Partial groups still need a full container.
Round up if any remainder means one more group is needed. Partial groups still need a full container.
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What equation represents: “A book has $120$ pages, read $p$ pages per day for $5$ days; $p$”?
What equation represents: “A book has $120$ pages, read $p$ pages per day for $5$ days; $p$”?
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$5p = 120$. Pages per day times days equals total pages.
$5p = 120$. Pages per day times days equals total pages.
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What is $p$ if $5p = 120$?
What is $p$ if $5p = 120$?
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$p = 24$. Divide both sides by $5$: $p = 120 \div 5$.
$p = 24$. Divide both sides by $5$: $p = 120 \div 5$.
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