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Multistep Word Problems — Two-Step (n for the unknown)

Solve each multistep word problem. Write an equation with a letter (like n) for the unknown, then solve.

ExampleA cabinet has 3 boxes with 7 markers in each box, plus 20 loose markers on top. How many markers are there in all?
3 × 7 = 21
21 + 20 = 41 markers
Answer: 41 markers
  1. 1.A theater has 4 rows with 9 seats in each row, and 15 more seats in the balcony. How many seats are there in all?
    Answer: seats
  2. 2.Kai shared 24 marbles equally among 4 friends. Then each friend earned 3 more marbles. How many marbles does each friend have now?
    Answer: marbles
  3. 3.A baker made 3 trays of 8 cookies. 13 cookies burned. How many good cookies are left?
    Answer: cookies
  4. 4.Lucas fills 5 party bags with 4 pencils in each, and has 9 pencils left over. How many pencils are there in all?
    Answer: pencils
  5. 5.Leo buys 3 notebooks for $4 each and pays with $15. How much change does Leo get?
    Answer: $ change