Multiplication Word Problems

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What is the process to solve a multiplication problem using the distributive property?

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Break down one of the numbers into smaller parts, multiply each part separately, and then add the results together.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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How do you estimate the product of two numbers?

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Round each number to the nearest ten or hundred, then multiply the rounded numbers.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is a partial product in multiplication?

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A partial product is the result of multiplying a single digit of one factor by the entire other factor, used in the process of long multiplication.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is an area model in multiplication?

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An area model visually represents multiplication by dividing a rectangle into smaller sections that correspond to the factors being multiplied.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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How do you find the total number of items when given boxes and items per box?

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Multiply the number of boxes by the number of items in each box.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the significance of subtracting in multiplication problems?

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Subtracting can be used to adjust an overestimate when using rounding or to find the difference needed to reach the exact product.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the first step in solving a multiplication word problem?

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Identify the key information and what is being asked in the problem.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your answer by using the inverse operation, which is division.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What does it mean to multiply by 10, and how can it help in solving problems?

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Multiplying by 10 shifts the digits to the left, making it easier to calculate larger products and can be adjusted by subtracting or adding as needed.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is repeated addition; for example, 4 x 3 is the same as adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1