Multi-Step Word Problems Multiplication and Division

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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 operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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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What operation would you use to find out how many batches of muffins can be made if you know the total amount of an ingredient and the amount needed per batch?

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You would use division.

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If each box contains a certain number of items, how do you find the total number of items in multiple boxes?

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You multiply the number of boxes by the number of items in each box.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost of multiple items?

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Total Cost = Number of Items × Cost per Item.

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If someone runs twice as far as another person, how do you calculate the distance they ran?

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You multiply the distance the first person ran by 2.

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How do you determine the number of groups if you know the total amount and the size of each group?

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You divide the total amount by the size of each group.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication is finding the total of equal groups, while division is splitting a total into equal groups.

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If you have 60 flyers organized in piles of 10, how do you find the number of piles?

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You divide 60 by 10.

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What does it mean to 'organize' items in groups?

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To organize items in groups means to arrange them into smaller sets or categories based on a specific criterion.