Multiplication and Division Word Problems & Unknowns

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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 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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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 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does the term 'unknown' mean in a math problem?

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An 'unknown' is a value that we do not know yet and is often represented by a symbol like '?' or a letter.

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CCSS.1.OA.D.8

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How can you represent 35 inches cut into 7 equal parts?

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You can represent this with the equation 35 ÷ 7 = ? which shows how many inches each part is.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What equation can be used to find how many masks each class receives if there are 54 masks and 7 classes?

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The equation is 54 ÷ 7 = ?.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the result of 4 x 2 x 5?

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The result is 40.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is an equivalent expression for 8 x 6?

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An equivalent expression is (8 x 2) + (8 x 4).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Which equation could NOT represent the arrangement of 24 desks in groups?

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The equation 24 = 7 x ? could NOT represent this arrangement.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in a multiplication problem does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that the way in which numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5