This task is a two-step word problem involving multiplication, addition, and subtraction. This is remixable.

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Read through the question with the students. 

Stephanie has 4 baskets of candy.  Each basket has 6 pieces.  Mary brings more candy.  Now there are 48 pieces of candy. 

Write an equation for each part of the task and solve.  Show your work with a drawing or explain your thinking with words. 

Part 1: How many pieces of candy did Stephanie have at the beginning? 

Part 2: How many pieces of candy did Mary bring? 

Allow students to explore strategies to solve the problem, allowing students to solve using a strategy of their choice.  Some students may choose to use arrays while others choose equal groups, repeated addition or multiples.