Let's go through each of the multiple-step problems and explain how to solve them step by step. The image you uploaded is an
answer key for a worksheet, so we’ll verify the answers and explain the reasoning behind each one.
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a. Craig has a twenty-dollar bill. He buys six squirt guns for $2 each. How much money did Craig have left?
Step 1: Calculate the total cost of the squirt guns.
Each squirt gun costs $2, and he buys 6:
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6 \times 2 = 12 \text{ dollars}
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Step 2: Subtract the total cost from the original amount.
Craig started with $20:
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20 - 12 = 8 \text{ dollars}
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✔ Answer: $8 left — ✔️ Correct!
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b. Maria invited 4 of her friends over for a water balloon fight. At the start of the game, Maria gave each of her friends 2 water balloons. She had one water balloon for herself. How many water balloons did they have altogether?
Step 1: Calculate how many balloons the friends received.
4 friends × 2 balloons each =
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4 \times 2 = 8 \text{ balloons}
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Step 2: Add Maria’s own balloon:
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8 + 1 = 9 \text{ balloons}
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✔ Answer: 9 balloons — ✔️ Correct!
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c. Matthew and his brother Shawn played swimming-pool-basketball. Each basket was worth 3 points. Matthew scored 9 points. Shawn scored 6 points. What is the total number of baskets made during this game?
Step 1: Find the total points scored:
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9 + 6 = 15 \text{ points}
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Step 2: Since each basket is worth 3 points, divide total points by 3:
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15 \div 3 = 5 \text{ baskets}
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✔ Answer: 5 baskets — ✔️ Correct!
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d. Lauren and Gina's mother told her daughters they can swim in the pool for 20 minutes. First, they swam laps in the pool for 7 minutes. Then they swam underwater for one minute. Then they played water polo for 8 minutes. How much longer can they stay in the pool?
Step 1: Add up the time already spent:
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7 \text{ (laps)} + 1 \text{ (underwater)} + 8 \text{ (water polo)} = 16 \text{ minutes}
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Step 2: Subtract from the total allowed time:
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20 - 16 = 4 \text{ minutes}
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✔ Answer: 4 minutes — ✔️ Correct!
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✔ Final Summary:
All answers on the answer key are correct:
- a. $8 left
- b. 9 balloons
- c. 5 baskets
- d. 4 minutes
These are all well-structured
multiple-step word problems, requiring students to perform operations like multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division in sequence.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or student worksheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiple step problems super teacher worksheet.
