4th Grade Multi-Step Word Problems with Multiplication

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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How do you solve a multi-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step in order.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the formula for finding the total number of items when given groups and items per group?

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Total items = Number of groups x Items per group.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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If a bag contains 56 pieces of candy and there are 12 bags, how many pieces of candy are there in total?

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Total candy = 12 bags x 56 pieces/bag = 672 pieces.

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What does it mean to multiply a number by 4?

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Multiplying a number by 4 means you have four times that number. For example, 5 x 4 = 20.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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How do you find the remaining amount after spending?

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Remaining amount = Total amount - Amount spent.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If Ms. Brennan has $590 and spends $546 on pizzas, how much does she have left for juice?

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Remaining for juice = $590 - $546 = $44.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the total earnings formula for selling items?

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Total earnings = (Number of large items x Price per large item) + (Number of small items x Price per small item).

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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If Calvin sold 6 paintings for $156 each, how much did he earn from them?

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Earnings from large paintings = 6 x $156 = $936.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8