Multiplication Facts and Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to multiply or to find the total of equal groups.

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If each chair costs 5 dollars, how much do 4 chairs cost?

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4 chairs cost 20 dollars (5 x 4 = 20).

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How do you find the total distance walked if someone walks 3 miles every day for a week?

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Multiply the daily distance by the number of days: 3 miles x 7 days = 21 miles.

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What is the product of 9 and 9?

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The product of 9 and 9 is 81 (9 x 9 = 81).

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If there are 5 pens and each pen has 9 goats, how many goats are there in total?

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There are 45 goats in total (5 pens x 9 goats = 45 goats).

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a math question written in words that requires you to use math to find the answer.

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If Diane bought 5 boxes of crayons with 8 crayons in each box, how many crayons did she buy?

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Diane bought 40 crayons in total (5 boxes x 8 crayons = 40 crayons).

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What is the meaning of 'total' in math?

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The 'total' is the sum or the final amount you get after adding numbers together.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using addition. For example, if you calculated 4 x 5 = 20, you can add 5 four times: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20.