Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers

What you'll learn

1. Solve word problems that require two or more steps using any combination of the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
2. Represent a multistep word problem using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity at each step
3. Interpret remainders in division problems according to context — deciding whether to drop the remainder, round up to the next whole number, or use the remainder itself as the answer
4. Assess the reasonableness of an answer using mental computation and estimation strategies, including rounding, both before and after solving
5. Use a work-backward-from-the-question strategy to identify what information is needed and plan the sequence of operations

Prerequisites

• Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison