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Solving Two-Step Multiplication Word Problems

Two-step word problems can be difficult to solve as the student needs to work out what should be solved first and then determining and solving both steps. Most two-step word problems that involve multiplication have a multiplication step and an addition or subtraction step.
The easiest way to solve these problems is visually with bar charts to aid the student.
Let’s start with an example that involved a multiplication step and a subtraction step.
In this example, the multiplication step comes first and the subtraction step second.
A girl has 7 lollipops and she has 5 times as many candies. How many more candies than lollipops does she have?
You’ll have to start by working out how many candies she has. She has 5 x 7 as many candies. Here’s what that looks like in a bar diagram:

Now we can see how many more candies she has than lollipops. It’s this part:

She has 35 candies and 7 lollipops. So she has 35 – 7 = 28 more candies than lollipops.

Here’s an example of multiplication as a first step and addition as a second step.
There are 9 red apples. There are three times as many green apples. How many apples are there altogether?
So we know we have 9 red apples and that there are 3 times as many green apples. Here’s how that looks in a bar chart:

9 x 3 = 27, so there are 27 green apples. So in total we have 27 + 9 apples, which comes to 36 apples altogether.

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Multi-step Multiplication of Two-digit Numbers
Multiplication is one of the four basic operations in math. Multiplication simplifies problems that include repeated add ition, and it can be used to solve several maths problems. Some math problems cannot be solved in a single step. Learn how to solve multi-step math problems using multiplication. ...Read More Read Less
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What are Multi-step Problems?
Solving a multi-step multiplication problem, solved examples.
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Some math problems can be solved in a single step and these problems are usually direct and easy. There are also certain math problems that can only be solved in multiple steps. We need to apply a different strategy while dealing with such problems.
Here is an example of a single step multiplication problem:
There are 20 students in a classroom. Each student owns two pens. Find the total number of pens brought by the students to the classroom.
We can find the solution to this problem in a single multiplication step.
Here is an example of a multi-step multiplication problem:
There are 20 students in a classroom. Each student brings 3 notebooks to the classroom. If all notebooks have 200 pages and weigh 2 ounces, find the total weight of all the notebooks that the students bring to the classroom.
This math problem cannot be solved in a single step easily. We usually break down such problems into multiple steps.
We need to use special strategies while solving multi-step problems. In general, the steps involved in solving multi-step problems are as follows:
Step 1: Understand the problem.
The first thing to do is to read the problem thoroughly to analyze the little details. Here, we get to pick out the information provided to us and what we need to find with the provided information.
Step 2: Make a plan.
After having a clear idea about the information we have in hand and what we need to do with it, we need to decide how we are going to solve the problem. We take in the necessary information and discard the rest.
Step 3: Solve
The problem is solved in multiple steps.
Let’s solve the problem mentioned above using this strategy.
Question: There are 20 students in a classroom. Each student brings 3 notebooks to the classroom. If all notebooks have 200 pages and weigh 2 ounces, find the total weight of all the notebooks that the students bring to the classroom.
What do you need to find?
Weight of all the notebooks in the classroom
We always start by analyzing the information provided in the question. To solve such problems, we need to find the relationship between the known values and the unknown values and form an equation . The goal is always to find the unknown value in the equation with the help of the provided information.
Example 1: Which expression can be used to solve the following problem?
In a basketball match, all five players of Team A scored a 2-pointer. All five players of Team B scored a 3-pointer. Find the number of points scored in the basketball match.
- (5 + 5)\(\times\) (2 + 3)
- (5 + 2)\(\times\) (5 + 3)
- (5\(\times\) 2) + (5\(\times\) 3)
We use the expression (5\(\times\) 2) + (5\(\times\) 3) to solve this math problem as this gives the right relationship between the values provided in the question. Since 5 players of Team A scored 2 pointers and the other 5 players of Team B scored 3 pointers, the total number of points scored is the sum of the points scored by each team.
Points scored by Team A = 5\(\times\) 2
Points scored by Team B = 5\(\times\) 3
So, the correct expression is (5\(\times\) 2) + (5\(\times\) 3)
Example 2: Jan drinks 2 cups of coffee every day. If a cup of coffee costs $5, how much money did she spend on coffee in April 2022?
Example 3: Ryan kept 5 full decks of playing cards on a table. Each deck has 52 cards. Two of these decks are kept face up, and the rest of the decks are kept face down. How many cards have their face down?
Example 4: A donut shop sells donuts in boxes of dozens and each donut costs $2. The shop serves 20 customers every day, and each customer buys two boxes of donuts. Find the total money earned by the shopkeeper on a Monday.
Step 2 : Make a plan.
What should be the approach to solve a multi-step word problem?
A multi-step word problem can be solved easily by analyzing the information provided in the question. We always use the useful information to form an equation to relate the known values with the unknown values. Then, we solve the equation to find the unknown value.
Why do we need to be more careful while solving multi-step problems?
Multi-step problems are often word problems. In some cases, we might be provided with information that is not relevant to the question. We need to filter out the irrelevant information and use only the relevant information to solve problems.
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Long multiplication means you're doing multiplication by hand. The traditional method, or Standard Algorithm, involves multiplying numbers and lining up results according to place value. These are the steps to do long multiplication by hand:
- Arrange the numbers one on top of the other and line up the place values in columns. The number with the most digits is usually placed on top as the multiplicand.
- Starting with the ones digit of the bottom number, the multiplier, multiply it by the last digit in the top number
- Write the answer below the equals line
- If that answer is greater than nine, write the ones place as the answer and carry the tens digit
- Proceed right to left. Multiply the ones digit of the bottom number to the next digit to the left in the top number. If you carried a digit, add it to the result and write the answer below the equals line. If you need to carry again, do so.
- When you've multiplied the ones digit by every digit in the top number, move to the tens digit in the bottom number.
- Multiply as above, but this time write your answers in a new row, shifted one digit place to the left.
- When you finish multiplying, draw another answer line below your last row of answer numbers.
- Use long addition to add your number columns from right to left, carrying as you normally do for long addition.
Long Multiplication with Decimals
Long multiplication with decimals using the standard algorithm has a few simple additional rules to follow.
- Count the total number of decimal places contained in both the multiplicand and the multiplier.
- Ignore the decimals and right align the numbers one on top of the other as if they were integers
- Multiply the numbers using long multiplication.
- Insert a decimal point in the product so it has the same number of decimal places equal to the total from step 1.
Example Long Multiplication with Decimals
Multiply 45.2 by 0.21
There's 3 total decimal places in both numbers.
Ignore the decimal places and complete the multiplication as if operating on two integers.
Rewrite the product with 3 total decimal places.
Answer = 9.492
Therefore: 45.2 × 0.21 = 9.492
Long Multiplication with Negative Numbers
When performing long multiplication you can ignore the signs until you have completed the standard algorithm for multiplication. Once you complete the multiplication follow these two rules:
- If one number is positive and one number is negative make the product negative.
- If both numbers are negative or both numbers are positive make the product positive.
Long Multiplication Example: Multiply 234 by 56
Long Multiplication Steps: Stack the numbers with the larger number on top. Align the numbers by place value columns.
Multiply the ones digit in the bottom number by each digit in the top number 6 × 4 = 24 Put the 4 in Ones place Carry the 2 to Tens place
6 × 3 = 18 Add the 2 that you carried = 20 Put the 0 in the Tens place Carry the 2 to the Hundreds place
6 × 2 = 12 Add the 2 that you carried = 14 This is the last number to multiply so write the whole number answer. No need to carry the 1.
Move one place to the left. Multiply the tens digit in the bottom number by each digit in the top number. 5 × 4 = 20 Add a row to your multiplication answer When you write your answer, shift one column to the left Put the 0 in Ones place Carry the 2 to Tens place
5 × 3 = 15 Add the 2 that you carried = 17 Put the 7 in the Tens place Carry the 1 to the Hundreds place
5 × 2 = 10 Add the 1 that you carried = 11 This is the last number to multiply so write the whole number answer. No need to carry the 1.
Add the numbers in the columns using long addition 4 + 0 = 4 0 + 0 = 0 4 + 7 = 11 write the 1 and carry 1 1 + 1 + 1 = 3
Once you add the columns you can see the long multiplication result: 234 × 56 = 13104.
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Solving Multi-Step Equations: Explanations, Review, and Examples
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Whether you’re new to solving multi-step equations or simply studying before that big chapter test, Albert has you covered!
This blog post will guide you through defining multi-step equations, examples of multi-step equations, and how to solve multi-step equations (including problems with fractions and words). Let’s go!
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What is a multi-step equation?
Remember, an equation is a mathematical sentence that uses an equal sign, = , to show that two expressions are equal.
We began our study of solving equations with one-step equations , then we moved on to two-step equations . (Check out those links if you need a quick refresher!)
Now we are moving to multi-step equations . A multi-step equation is an equation that takes two or more steps to solve. These problems can have a mix of addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. We also might have to combine like terms or use the distributive property to properly solve our equations.
So get your mathematical toolbox out! You never know what you might see in a multi-step equation!

Examples of multi-step equations
Multi-step equations are a wide-ranging category of equations. Some can be very simple, while others become more complex. Never fear! We’re going to show you many examples of multi-step equations and how to solve these important aspects of Algebra 1.
Here are some examples of multi-step equations:
How to solve multi-step equations
Remember, an equation is solved when we have isolated the variable and found a value that makes the equation true. In order to solve equations, we use inverse operations to help us isolate the variable.
Order of Operations
Another mathematical concept that will help when solving multi-step equations is the Order of Operations . To use the order of operations, we must first do any operations inside grouping symbols (parentheses, brackets, etc), then exponents, then multiplication or division (whatever comes first, left to right), then finally addition or subtraction (whatever comes first, left to right). You can remember this by the acronym, PEMDAS .

Additionally, we may have to combine like terms on either side of the equation to help solve these equations. Eventually, you will create a one- or two-step equation that you will be able to solve similarly to previous problems!
Here is an example of a multi-step equation with variables on both sides:
Solve for x in the following equation:
Since there are variables on both sides, we must eliminate the variable from one side first. I suggest moving the 4x first, as to not create a negative.
Now we are back to a basic two-step equation.
To check you answer, you can simplify substitute 3 into the variable to see if the equation is true:
Thus, x = 3 is the correct solution.
Below is a short video from Mike DeVor showing more examples of solving multi-step equations:

Now that we have been introduced to Multi-Step Equations, let’s get those brain gears in motion and look at some more challenging examples!
Multi-step equations with fractions
When dealing with an equation with more than one fraction, the easiest way to solve the equation is by finding the Least Common Denominator . The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be a common denominator for a set of fractions.
Once we find the least common denominator, we will multiply each term by this value to eliminate the fraction. Here is an example of a multi-step equation with fractions:
Solve for y in the following equation:
The denominators above are 2, 4, 6 , therefore the least common denominator for these numbers is 12 . So we will multiply each term by 12 .
To check your answer, you can substitute 9 into the variable to see if the equation is true:
Therefore, y = 9 is the correct solution.
Multi-step equations with distributive property
Solve for z in the following equation:
To check you answer, you can substitute 3 into the variable to see if the equation is true:
Thus, z = 3 is the correct solution.
Solve for m in the following equation:
To check you answer, you can simplify substitute -9 into the variable to see if the equation is true:
Thus, m = -9 is the correct solution.
Multi-step equation word problems
First, let’s create an equation for the situation:
To check you answer, you can simplify substitute 15 into the variable to see if the equation is true:
Therefore, the breakeven point for Distributor A and Distributor B would be 15 pounds.
First, let’s set up an equation that models the situation:
Since each book costs the same amount, we denote this amount by the variable, c . Then we applied the \$5 coupon to each book, and finally, we will multiply the cost of each book after the coupon by 3 .
Now, simply solve for c like any other multi-step equation:
Therefore, each book cost \$20 before the coupon was applied.
Keys to Remember: Solving Multi-Step Equations
- A multi-step equation is an equation that requires two or more steps to solve.
- When solving: remember whatever you do to one side, you must do to the other.
- To solve multi-step equations with fractions, you can multiply each term by the least common denominator to eliminate the fractions first.
- To check the solution, simply substitute the value into the variable to see if the equation is true.
- You can model real-life situations with an equation and solve for a correct solution.
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Using multiplication, solving two-step equations.
Solve two-step equations using division
These two-step equations are solved by using addition and subtraction, then multiplication to eliminate a denominator. All problems resolve to integers. You can adjust the difficulty of the problems by increasing the values size, using negative coefficients and flipping the sides of the equations.

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Here are some examples of division word problems that can be solved in two steps. We will illustrate how block diagrams or tape diagrams can be used to help you to visualize the division word problems in terms of the information given and the data that needs to be found. We also learn how to solve multiplication and division word problems by identifying key terms.
Related Pages 1-Step Division Word Problems Multiplication and Division Word Problems More Word Problems More Singapore Math Lessons
Block diagrams are used in Singapore Math and tape diagrams are used in the Common Core Math.
We use division or multiplication when the problem involves equal parts of a whole. Sometimes, the problem involves comparison and it becomes a 2-step problem. The following diagram shows how to use equal parts of a whole and comparison. Scroll down the page for examples and solutions.

Example: Marcus had 700 marbles. He gave away 175 marbles and put the remaining marbles equally into 5 bags. How many marbles were there in each bag?
Solution: Step 1: Find how many marbles he had left.
700 – 175 = 525 He had 525 marbles left.
Step 2: Find the number of marbles in each box.
525 ÷ 5 = 105 There were 105 marbles in each box.
Example: Rosalind made 364 donuts. She put 8 donuts into each box. a) How many boxes of donuts were there? How many donuts were left over? b) If she sold each box for $3, how much money would she receive?
Solution: Step 1: Find the number of boxes of donuts.
364 ÷ 8 = 45 remainder 4 There were 45 boxes of donuts. 4 donuts were left over.
Step 2: Find how much money she would receive.
45 × 3 = 135 She would receive $135.
How to solve a 2-step division word problem using multiple tape diagrams?
Example: Ben is making math manipulatives to sell. He needs to make at least $450. Each manipulative costs $18 to make. He is selling them for $30 each. What is the minimum number he can sell to reach his goal?
How to use tape diagrams to solve fractional division problems? Basic algorithms and checks are also demonstrated.
Example: When someone donated 14 gallons of paint to Rosendale Elementary School, the fifth grade decided to use it to paint murals. They split the gallons equally among the four classes. a) How much paint did each class have to paint their mural? b) How much pain will three classes use? Show your thinking using words, numbers, or pictures. c) If 4 students share a 30 square foot wall equally, how many square feet of the wall will be painted by each student?
How to solve division word problems using the Algebra method and the Singapore Math method?
Example: Jeremy bought 8 identical pens and 5 identical notebooks. The cost of 8 pens is the same as the cost of 5 notebooks. Each notebook costs 30 cents more than each pen. How much did Jeremy spend altogether?
How to solve a multiplication and division 2-step problem? Using the comparison model, this video teaches how to approach a given 2-step problem on multiplication and division, and shows the detailed steps of how to solve it.
Example: Billy bought 5 bags of balls. Each bag contained 40 balls. He packed the balls into packets of 8 balls each. How many packets did he get?
How to solve a subtraction and division 2-step problem? Using the comparison model, this video teaches how to approach a given 2-step problem on subtraction and division, and shows the detailed steps of how to solve it.
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Example: Mimi’s market sold 24 heads of lettuce one morning. That afternoon 2/7 of the remaining heads of lettuce were sold. The number of heads left was now 1/2 of the number the market had at the beginning of the day. How many heads of lettuce were there at the beginning of the day?
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- Oscar had 3 times as many cookies as Zoe. After Oscar ate 50 cookies, he had half as many cookies as Zoe. How many cookies did Oscar have left?

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Long multiplication can seem very intimidating, especially if you're multiplying two numbers that are pretty large. If you take it step by step, though, you'll be able to do long multiplication in no time. Get ready to ace those math quizzes by going to Step 1 below to get started.
Doing Standard Long Multiplication

- You will essentially begin by multiplying the 2 in 32 by each of the numbers in 756, and then multiplying the 3 in 32 by each of the numbers in 756. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
- The "bigger" number means the one with the most digits (numbers).

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To do long multiplication quickly, start by splitting up the tens and ones place in the smaller number. For example, if the number was 12, you would end up with 10 and 2. Next, multiply the bigger number by both the tens number and the ones number. Finally, add the 2 products together to get your final answer. To learn how to write out a long multiplication problem by hand, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Yes No
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Most two-step word problems that involve multiplication have a multiplication step and an addition or subtraction step. The easiest way to solve these problems is visually with bar charts to aid the student. Let's start with an example that involved a multiplication step and a subtraction step.
This lesson uses multisteps (more than one step) to solve multiplication problems, using the "Draw a Diagram" strategy.
You can solve a two step equation while keeping the variable on the right side. As long as you isolate it, you'll still get the same answer. Let's take the problem, 11 = 3 - 7x. To solve it, your first step will be to combine the constants by subtracting 3 from both sides of the equation.
2-step word problems CCSS.Math: 3.OA.D.8 Google Classroom The cash register at the ice cream store started the day with \$120 $120. During the day, the store earned \$56 $56 selling ice cream. The manager also paid for a delivery out of the cash register. At the end of the day, the cash register had \$141 $141. How much did the delivery cost? \$ $
Solving Multi-step Problems Involving Multiplication and Addition or Subtraction Cherry's Classroom 1.71K subscribers Subscribe 2.1K views 1 year ago Learn how to Solve Multi-step...
across grades as it builds on problem solving with addition and subtraction (2.OA.A.1) and prepares students for multi-step problem solving (4.OA.A.3). Standard 3.OA.D.8 and this miniassessment target - application, one of the three elements of rigor, through word problems. A CLOSER LOOK . Standard 3.OA.D.8 encompasses a significant amount of
In general, the steps involved in solving multi-step problems are as follows: Step 1: Understand the problem. The first thing to do is to read the problem thoroughly to analyze the little details. Here, we get to pick out the information provided to us and what we need to find with the provided information. Step 2: Make a plan.
Two Step Word Problems - Multiplication for 3rd Grade | Kids Academy Kids Academy 579K subscribers Dislike Share 32,435 views Jan 10, 2018 Thousands of parents and educators are turning to the...
Multiply the numbers using long multiplication. Insert a decimal point in the product so it has the same number of decimal places equal to the total from step 1. Example Long Multiplication with Decimals Multiply 45.2 by 0.21 There's 3 total decimal places in both numbers.
Addition, then Multiplication. Solve word problems that require an extra step to solve. Two-step word problems have three numbers which must be operated on separately, and in the right order. They take much more understanding of the problem than simple word problems because they provide the information in a less structured form.
Step 1: Find the number of sheets of paper that she gave out. 62 × 5 = 310 She gave out 310 sheets of paper. Step 2: Find the number of sheets of paper she has left. 400 - 310 = 90 She has 90 sheets of paper left. How to identify the operations in two step word problems by using problem solving steps and a model?
Solve word problems that require two separate operations. Two-step word problems have three numbers which must be operated on separately, and in the right order. They take much more understanding of the problem than simple word problems because they provide the information in a less structured form. For these problems, finding the answer ...
A multi-step equation is an equation that takes two or more steps to solve. These problems can have a mix of addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. We also might have to combine like terms or use the distributive property to properly solve our equations. So get your mathematical toolbox out!
So g times 3 is also going to be the number of truffles at the party-- number of truffles total. So these two things need to be equal to each other. So we could figure out what 4 times 6 is. And then we say, well, 4 times 6 is going to be some number. And g times 3 has to equal that same number.
In this game, students practice solving 2-step word problems involving multiplication, including multiplying by multiples of 10, and division. There are also 2 no prep printable pages (10 total problems) to use for extra practice, homework, or assessment. This set is part of a 2-step problem solving bundle.
Two-step math word problems require you to solve two equations (or number sentences) before you come to an answer. The problem might have two different operations (like...
Solving Two-Step Equations. Solve two-step equations using division. These two-step equations are solved by using addition and subtraction, then multiplication to eliminate a denominator. All problems resolve to integers. You can adjust the difficulty of the problems by increasing the values size, using negative coefficients and flipping the ...
Two step, Multiplication word problems. ... This PowerPoint will help your Year 5 class to master higher-level problem solving using multiplication and division. Decide mathematic. Mathematics is the study of numbers, shapes, and patterns. It is used to solve problems in a variety of fields, from engineering to economics.
Print and distribute the two-step multiplication challenge cards and ask students to answer the questions in pairs. You could even give children a time limit to complete the questions and ask them to pass on their challenge cards to the next pair until all pairs have completed each problem.
These multi-step word problems incorporate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as well as time, money, place value, and. Better than just an application ... Students will add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions to solve two-step word problems. 5th grade. Math.
Using the comparison model, this video teaches how to approach a given 2-step problem on multiplication and division, and shows the detailed steps of how to solve it. Example: Billy bought 5 bags of balls. Each bag contained 40 balls. He packed the balls into packets of 8 balls each.
8. Multiply the number in the tens place of the bottom number by the number in hundreds place of the top number. Multiply 3 times 7 to equal 21. Add the 1 you carried to equal 22. You don't need to carry the 2 in 22, as there are no more numbers to multiply on this line, so you can just write it down next to the 6. 9.
Step 4: Solve the 2-step equation from step 3 using two mathematical operations. We can go ahead and perform the multiplication and addition steps to solve for s. {eq}2 * 30 = \frac {s-5}{30} * 30 ...
Topics: Solve Multiplication and Division 2 Steps Word Problems for Whole Numbers using Bar Models/Tape Diagrams. (For Distance Learning)The word problems in this worksheets pack are based on multiplication and division situations of :- Equal groups- Comparison with Difference- Comparison with SumPrior Skill Required:Students need to have prior knowledge or skill in solving one step ...
Solving Algebra Equations with Multiplication and Division. Demonstrates, step-by-step and with illustrations, how to solve one-step linear equations using multiplication and division. 1. Determine mathematic problem. ... Figure out mathematic problems. Mathematics is the study of numbers, shapes and patterns. ...
2. Begin your two-step word problem like you would any other word problem by reading it carefully to decide what you need to do, including which. You can always count on our 24/7 customer support to be there for you when you need it. Math can be difficult to understand, but with a little clarification it can be easy!
PDF. Easel Activity. These Two Step Word Problem task cards give students practice using keywords in multi-step word problems to solve 40 multiple step word problems tasks. These two-step addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems require students to use multiple order of operations to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.