Step 1::
Step 1: Read the entire problem: Baker Elliot bakes 2,925 buns in three months. He bakes 1,861 fewer buns than Baker Susan. How many buns does Baker Susan bake?
Step 2::
Step 2: Rewrite the question in sentence form, leaving a space for the answer. (Leave space for the model.) Susan bakes _____ buns.
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Step 3: Determine who and/or what is involved in the problem. Elliot’s buns Susan’s buns
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Step 4: Draw the unit bar(s). Elliot’s buns Susan’s buns
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Step 5: Chunk the problem, adjust the unit bars, and fill in the question mark. 2,925 Elliot ’ s buns 2,925 1,861 Susan ’ s buns ?
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Step 6: Correctly compute and solve the problem. 2,925 + 1,861 = ? 2,000 + 1,000 = 3,000 900 + 800 = 1,700 20 + 60 = 80 5 + 1 = 6 3,000 + 1,700 = 4,700 4,700 + 86 = 4,786
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Step 7: Write the answer in the sentence, and make sure the answer makes sense. Susan bakes 4,786 buns.