Math Word Problem Reasoning

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Explicit numbered steps force the model to decompose the problem rather than guessing. The verification step catches arithmetic errors before the final answer.

Prompt
Solve the following math problem. Show your reasoning step by step before giving the final answer.

Problem: {{math_problem}}

Work through this step by step:
1. Identify the known quantities
2. Determine what we need to find
3. Set up the equations or calculations
4. Solve each step, showing your work
5. Verify the answer makes sense

Step-by-step solution:

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