What is the first step to Solving Word Problems?

Make a plan.

Check that your answer makes sense.

Identify what you're trying to find.

Read the problem carefully.

Solve the problem.

The first step in solving any word problem is to read the problem carefully.

Steps would be as follows:

1 - Read the problem carefully

2 - Identify what you are trying to find

3 - Make a plan

4 - Solve the problem

5 - Check that your answer makes sense