Two-Step Problems (Multiply, Then Add or Subtract)

3.OA.8 — Solve two-step word problems using the four operations; represent with equations using a letter for the unknown; assess reasonableness

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What is on the three Two-Step Problems (Multiply, Then Add or Subtract) worksheets

Support: draws a number line beside every problem.
On level: The grade's own level, with no drawings.
Challenge: moves the missing number out of the answer slot.

Example problems from the on-level sheet

Leo brought 9 baskets to school. Then Leo put 7 balloons in each basket. After that Leo gave 44 of them to the class. How many balloons are there now?
Priya had 7 boxes. Then Priya put 5 coins in each box. After that Priya added 26 more to them. How many coins does Priya have in the end?
Ben put 8 sacks on the table. Then Ben filled every sack with 7 grapes. After that Ben used 19 of them. How many grapes does Ben have in the end?

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Before this: 3.OA.7 — fluently multiply and divide within 100; know all products of two one-digit numbers from memory; 2.NBT.7 — add and subtract within 1000 using concrete models or drawings and place-value strategies.