Multiplication Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means reading a story or situation and figuring out what math operation to use to find the answer.

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How do you find the total number of items when given groups?

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To find the total number of items in groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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If there are 5 groups of 2 apples, how many apples are there in total?

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10 apples (5 x 2 = 10).

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What is a key word that indicates multiplication in a word problem?

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The word 'each' often indicates multiplication, as in 'each child has 3 toys'.

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How do you write a multiplication equation from a word problem?

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Identify the groups and the number in each group, then write it as: number of groups x number in each group.

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If a box holds 4 toys and there are 6 boxes, how many toys are there?

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24 toys (4 x 6 = 24).

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What is the multiplication fact for 3 times 5?

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15 (3 x 5 = 15).

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your answer by dividing the total by one of the numbers to see if you get the other number.

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What is the total number of wings if there are 4 butterflies and each has 2 wings?

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8 wings (4 x 2 = 8).