Multiply or Add? Problem Solving Test

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What is the Commutative Property of Multiplication?

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The Commutative Property of Multiplication states that the order in which you multiply numbers does not change the product. For example, 2 x 8 = 8 x 2.

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How do you find the total when adding two numbers?

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To find the total when adding two numbers, you simply combine their values. For example, if you have 24 ounces and 18 ounces, you add them: 24 + 18 = 42.

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What does 'per' mean in a math problem?

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'Per' means for each. For example, if you spend 4 minutes per question on a test, it means you spend 4 minutes on each question.

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How do you calculate the total time spent on multiple items?

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To calculate the total time spent on multiple items, you multiply the time spent on one item by the number of items. For example, if it takes 4 minutes per question for 10 questions, you calculate: 4 x 10 = 40 minutes.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication?

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Addition combines values to find a total, while multiplication is repeated addition of the same number. For example, 3 + 3 + 3 = 9 is the same as 3 x 3 = 9.

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What is an example of a situation where you would use addition?

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You would use addition when combining quantities, such as finding the total number of drinks if you have 5 drinks and 2 more drinks: 5 + 2 = 7.

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What is an example of a situation where you would use multiplication?

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You would use multiplication when you have groups of the same size, such as finding the total number of items in 2 groups of 5: 2 x 5 = 10.

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What is the Associative Property of Addition?

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The Associative Property of Addition states that when adding three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the sum. For example, (1 + 2) + 3 = 1 + (2 + 3).

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What is the Associative Property of Multiplication?

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The Associative Property of Multiplication states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring you to extract the numbers and operations needed to solve it.