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two step problems Worksheets

Our Two Step Problems worksheets help students in grades 2-4 master multi-step word problems requiring two sequential operations to solve. These printable worksheets cover all combinations of operations including add-subtract, multiply-divide, and more, with 8-10 problems per sheet designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Two Step Problems

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Two-step word problems require students to perform two different operations in sequence to find the answer. Worksheets cover every combination of add-then-subtract, add-then-multiply, add-then-divide, subtract-then-add, subtract-then-multiply, subtract-then-divide, multiply-then-add, and multiply-then-divide. Aligned with second through fourth grade standards.

two step problems Worksheets - Add & Subtract worksheet

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Add & Subtract

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Solve two-step word problems where you add first and then subtract to find the answer.
Figure out what each step in a story problem is asking before you start calculating.
Write a simple equation to match a word problem and use it to solve.

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two step problems Worksheets - Add & Multiply worksheet

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Add & Multiply

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Solve two-step word problems where you add first and then multiply.
Decide which operation to do first and follow the correct order of steps.
Write an equation that matches a story problem with parentheses for the addition part.

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two step problems Worksheets - Add then Divide worksheet

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Add then Divide

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Solve two-step problems by adding first and then dividing to find the final answer.
Figure out what the numbers in a word problem mean and decide which ones to add before you divide.
Write a matching equation with parentheses to show “add, then divide.”

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two step problems Worksheets - Subtract & Add worksheet

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Subtract & Add

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Solve two-step word problems where you subtract first and then add to find the final answer.
Figure out what each number in a story problem means and decide what to do first and next.

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two step problems Worksheets - Subtract & Multiply worksheet

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Subtract & Multiply

3oa8

Solve two-step problems where you subtract first and then multiply.
Figure out which numbers in a word problem tell you what to subtract and what to multiply.
Write an equation that matches a story problem with parentheses to show the correct order.

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two step problems Worksheets - Subtract & Divide worksheet

Load up one problem at a time! Ideal for projectors, tablets and computers.

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Subtract & Divide

3oa8

Solve two-step word problems where you subtract first and then divide.
Write a matching equation for a story problem using parentheses to show the correct order.

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two step problems Worksheets - Multiply then Add worksheet

Load up one problem at a time! Ideal for projectors, tablets and computers.

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Multiply then Add

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Solve problems where you multiply first and then add to get the final answer.
Turn a short word problem into a number sentence with parentheses or the right order of operations.

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two step problems Worksheets - Two Step Problems (Multiply then Divide) worksheet

Load up one problem at a time! Ideal for projectors, tablets and computers.

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Two Step Problems (Multiply then Divide)

4oa3

Solve word problems that take two steps, where you multiply first and then divide.
Figure out what the problem is asking and choose the correct numbers and operations.
Write and solve a matching equation for a story problem using multiplication and division.

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two step problems Worksheets - Two Step Problems (Multiply then Subtract) worksheet

Load up one problem at a time! Ideal for projectors, tablets and computers.

Create a set of flash cards.

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Two Step Problems (Multiply then Subtract)

4oa3

Solve word problems that take two steps, where you multiply first and then subtract.
Figure out what each number in the story means and choose the right operation for each step.

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