7th Grade · Expressions & Equations
Multi-Step Problem
7.EE.B.3
Definition
A problem requiring two or more different mathematical operations to solve. Plan the steps, then execute them in order.
Examples
- A $25 shirt at 20% off, then 8% tax: discount $5, sale price $20, tax $1.60, final $21.60.
- Each step builds on the previous — show all steps, don't jump to the answer.
Key rule
Plan your steps before calculating — identify what you know and what you need.
Memory hook
Break it into steps, then work each one.