Problem Solving Multiplication and Division

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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 division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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How do you find the number of items on each plate when sharing?

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To find the number of items on each plate, divide the total number of items by the number of plates. For example, if there are 28 muffins and 4 plates, you do 28 ÷ 4 = 7 muffins per plate.

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What does 'twice as far' mean?

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'Twice as far' means two times the distance. If Frisco ran 4 laps, Jack ran 4 x 2 = 8 laps.

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How do you calculate the total number of prizes in boxes?

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To find the total number of prizes, multiply the number of boxes by the number of prizes in each box. For example, 3 boxes with 9 prizes each means 3 x 9 = 27 prizes.

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What is the formula for total tickets sold over multiple days?

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To find the total tickets sold over multiple days, you can add the tickets sold each day or multiply the average tickets sold per day by the number of days.

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How do you find the total number of candy pieces in bags?

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To find the total number of candy pieces, multiply the number of bags by the number of pieces in each bag. For example, 4 bags with 80 pieces each means 4 x 80 = 320 pieces.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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What does 'in all' mean in a math problem?

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'In all' refers to the total amount or sum of items or quantities combined.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply two numbers, you can divide the product by one of the numbers to get the other number.