6.4A Additive or Multiplicative

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What is the difference between additive and multiplicative relationships?

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Additive relationships involve combining quantities by addition, while multiplicative relationships involve scaling quantities by multiplication.

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Define additive relationship with an example.

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An additive relationship is when two or more quantities are combined by addition. Example: If you have 3 apples and you buy 2 more, the total is 3 + 2 = 5 apples.

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Define multiplicative relationship with an example.

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A multiplicative relationship is when one quantity is scaled by another. Example: If you have 4 bags of candies with 5 candies in each bag, the total is 4 x 5 = 20 candies.

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What is the formula for finding the total in an additive relationship?

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Total = Quantity 1 + Quantity 2 + ... + Quantity n.

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What is the formula for finding the total in a multiplicative relationship?

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Total = Quantity x Number of Groups.

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If you have 10 and you add 5, what type of relationship is this?

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This is an additive relationship.

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If you have 3 groups of 4, what type of relationship is this?

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This is a multiplicative relationship.

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How can you identify if a problem is additive or multiplicative?

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Look for keywords: 'total', 'combined' for additive; 'groups', 'each' for multiplicative.

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What is a real-world example of an additive relationship?

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Buying groceries: If you buy 2 loaves of bread and 3 bottles of milk, the total items bought is 2 + 3 = 5.

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What is a real-world example of a multiplicative relationship?

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Calculating total cost: If a shirt costs $20 and you buy 3 shirts, the total cost is 3 x 20 = $60.