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GRADE 7 MATH · LEARNING PATHWAYS 2.0

Multi-Step Real-World Problems

Explore multi-step real-world problems through guided examples and 12 practice questions.

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01 · DISCOVER

Before you begin

Enter your name and school email to save your learning. You’ll explore Proportional Relationships in Tables and then practice 12 questions with feedback.

Success criteria
  1. I can explain the main math idea in my own words.
  2. I can use a model, calculation, or example to solve a related problem.
  3. I can check my answers and explain why a solution makes sense.

Essential question: How can we use multi-step real-world problems to solve problems?

02 · LEARN & EXPLORE

Where this matters

Multi-step problems require choosing information, representing relationships, and checking units.

03 · LEARN & EXPLORE

Understand the mathematics

A museum charges $7 per student plus a one-time $25 booking fee. For 12 students, total cost = 7(12) + 25 = $109. The fee means the relationship is not proportional.

Trace each operation and verify the result by checking the original problem.

Cost breakdown
$84 tickets$25$84 + $25 = $109

For 12 museum tickets at $7 each plus a $25 booking fee, total is $109.

04 · LEARN & EXPLORE

Model the first situation

Eight museum tickets cost $7 each, plus a $15 booking fee: 8 × 7 + 15 = $71.

Think: Which operation or representation best shows this situation?

05 · LEARN & EXPLORE

Why this concept matters

Multi-step problems require choosing information, representing relationships, and checking units.

Use diagrams, number lines, tables, or algebraic representations where appropriate to explain why a procedure works.

06 · LEARN & EXPLORE

Understand a second strategy

For $100 available, calculate how much remains after spending $71: 100 − 71 = $29.

Try it: Check the reasoning with your own numbers or a visual model.

07 · LEARN & EXPLORE

Apply your learning

For 12 tickets, update only the variable part: 12 × 7 + 15 = $99. The flat fee stays $15.

Strategy reminder: Underline the amounts, distinguish one-time costs from per-item rates, then check units.

08 · LEARN & EXPLORE

Connect the idea

Translate the situation into a sequence of operations, keep track of units, and use estimation to check your result.

Explain the idea in your own words and identify when you would use it.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 1 OF 12

A $60 item is discounted 10%. What is the sale price?

Choose the best answer, then study the feedback.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 2 OF 12

A 12.5-mile trip is driven twice. How many miles total?

Work independently and check that your answer makes sense.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 3 OF 12

4 notebooks cost $3 each plus $2 tax. Total?

Work out your answer before choosing. Compare with the explanation and revise your reasoning.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 4 OF 12

5 tickets at $8 minus a $6 coupon. Pay?

Work out your answer before choosing. Compare with the explanation and revise your reasoning.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 5 OF 12

A 60-mile trip has 15 miles left. Fraction completed?

Work out your answer before choosing. Compare with the explanation and revise your reasoning.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 6 OF 12

2.5 kg costs $4 per kg. Total?

Work out your answer before choosing. Compare with the explanation and revise your reasoning.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 7 OF 12

Start with $50; spend $12 and $19. Remain?

Work out your answer before choosing. Compare with the explanation and revise your reasoning.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 8 OF 12

3 hours at $15/h with $5 supplies fee. Total?

Work out your answer before choosing. Compare with the explanation and revise your reasoning.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 9 OF 12

$80 item discounted 25%. Sale price?

Work out your answer before choosing. Compare with the explanation and revise your reasoning.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 10 OF 12

A 12-mile path: hike 1/3 then 1/4 of total. Miles left?

Work out your answer before choosing. Compare with the explanation and revise your reasoning.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 11 OF 12

5 students share a $35 bill plus $10 tip equally. Each?

Work out your answer before choosing. Compare with the explanation and revise your reasoning.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE · 12 OF 12

Buy 6 pens at $1.50 and 2 folders at $3. Total?

Work out your answer before choosing. Compare with the explanation and revise your reasoning.

RESULTS · REFLECT

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