Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. It combines groups of equal sizes.

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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 that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you find the quotient in a division problem?

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To find the quotient, divide the dividend (the number being divided) by the divisor (the number you are dividing by).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a and c ÷ a = b.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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How can you represent the division of 28 bouncy balls among 7 friends mathematically?

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28 ÷ 7 = 4, meaning each friend gets 4 bouncy balls.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the formula for calculating the total number of items when given the number of groups and items per group?

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Total items = Number of groups × Items per group.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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If Joey has 18 pieces of candy and eats the same amount each day for 3 days, how do you calculate the amount he eats per day?

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You divide the total pieces of candy by the number of days: 18 ÷ 3 = 6.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the total number of basketballs if Coach Roldan has 15 basketballs and places them evenly into 3 boxes?

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To find the number of basketballs per box, divide the total basketballs by the number of boxes: 15 ÷ 3 = 5.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you calculate the total number of pieces of gum if Mia bought 6 packs with 7 pieces each?

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Total pieces of gum = Number of packs × Pieces per pack: 6 × 7 = 42.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the result of 81 divided by 9?

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81 ÷ 9 = 9.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6