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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About these worksheets
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Decide which operations a money problem needs. Multiply or divide a price, then add or subtract. Give an answer to the nearest cent.
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