Multiplication Word Problems

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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 to find the total.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine how many groups there are, and how many items are in each group, then multiply these two numbers.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication that consists of rows and columns. The total number of items can be found by multiplying the number of rows by the number of items in each row.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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How can you represent 6 bags with 5 marbles each using multiplication?

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You can represent it as 6 x 5, which equals 30 marbles in total.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is a form of repeated addition. For example, 4 x 3 is the same as adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. In the multiplication 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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How do you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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To find the total number of items in equal groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring interpretation and problem-solving skills.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. If you multiply two numbers and get a product, you can divide the product by one of the factors to see if you get the other factor.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6