Multi-Step Word Problems
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Objective
I can solve word problems that require multiple steps and different operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
4 questions
What operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) were used to solve the taxi fare problem in the video?
Sarah earns $10 per hour at her job. If she works 6 hours on Saturday and 4 hours on Sunday, and then spends $25 on groceries, how much money does she have left?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A baker charges $5.00 for a plain cake plus $2.00 per topping. If someone buys a cake with 3 toppings and leaves a $2 tip, what is the total cost? A plumber charges a $30 base fee plus $25 per hour for labor. If the plumber works for 2 hours and the customer gives them a $5 bonus, how much does the customer pay in total? A rental car company charges $25 per day plus $0.10 per mile. If someone rents a car for 3 days and drives 100 miles, what is the total cost?”
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