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 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where you need to find the total by multiplying. It usually involves real-life scenarios.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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If Austin practices the piano 4 days a week, how many days does he practice in 9 weeks?

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Austin practices 36 days in 9 weeks (4 days/week x 9 weeks = 36 days).

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If Sam's Sports Shop had 700 baseball hats and sold 372, how many hats are left?

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The shop has 328 baseball hats left (700 - 372 = 328).

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How many bottles of water do Rob and Wyatt sell together if Rob sells 127 and Wyatt sells 169?

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They sell 296 bottles of water together (127 + 169 = 296).

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What equation shows how many dogs Jayden walks in 5 days if he walks 7 dogs each day?

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The equation is 7 x 5 = 35.

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If Ms. Edwards drives to the beach 3 days a week for 9 miles each day, how many miles does she drive altogether?

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Ms. Edwards drives 27 miles altogether (3 days x 9 miles/day = 27 miles).

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in a multiplication problem does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property 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).