Solve using two equations practice check

Q: What will my child learn in "Solve using two equations"?

You can solve a long word problem by breaking it into two smaller, easier equations. First, solve the first part of the story, then use that answer to solve the rest. This 3rd Grade Math lesson builds the skill Represent and solve two-step addition and subtraction problems with a concept card and practice.

Q: What grade level is "Solve using two equations" for?

"Solve using two equations" is a 3rd Grade Math lesson in the Two-step add subtract unit, designed for students around ages 8-9.

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Question 1

If a story says 'There are 50 apples, 10 are eaten, and then 5 more are added,' which pair shows the two steps?

Accepted Answer

50 - 10 = 40 and 40 + 5 = 45

Answer

50 - 10 = 40 and 50 + 5 = 55

Answer

50 + 10 = 60 and 60 - 5 = 55

Answer

10 + 5 = 15 and 50 - 15 = 35

Question 2

Using the number line, if the first step 80 - 20 = 60 is finished, what is the correct starting number for the second equation if 15 more arrive?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

80

Answer

20

Answer

15

Question 3

There were 360 fish in a pond. 85 fish swam away, and then 47 more fish were added. How many fish are in the pond now?

Accepted Answer

322

Solve using two equations

Breaking Problems into Two Equations