Multiplication/Division Word Problems

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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, 4 x 6 = 6 x 4.

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What does the identity property of multiplication state?

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The identity property states that any number multiplied by 1 remains the same. For example, 1 x 72 = 72.

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If Isabella has 36 recipes and each page holds 6 recipes, how many pages does she need?

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6 pages (36 ÷ 6 = 6).

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How do you find the number of rows if there are 45 students and each row has 5 students?

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Divide the total number of students by the number of students per row: 45 ÷ 5 = 9 rows.

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What is the quotient of 35 ÷ 7?

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5.

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What is the zero property of multiplication?

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The zero property states that any number multiplied by 0 equals 0. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that the way numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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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.

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How can you check your answer in a division problem?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get the original dividend.

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What is a dividend in division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.