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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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 the two numbers.

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What is the multiplication equation for the problem: 'Travis ate 4 trays of sushi that had 6 rolls on each plate'?

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The multiplication equation is 4 trays × 6 rolls/tray = 24 rolls.

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In the context of word problems, what does 'each' signify?

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'Each' signifies that the quantity applies to every individual item or group in the problem.

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What is the total number of jelly beans if you have 3 packs with 4 jelly beans each?

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The total number of jelly beans is 3 packs × 4 jelly beans/pack = 12 jelly beans.

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How do you calculate the total number of wings if there are 6 butterflies with 2 wings each?

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You calculate the total number of wings by multiplying the number of butterflies by the number of wings each has: 6 butterflies × 2 wings/butterfly = 12 wings.

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What is the multiplication equation for the problem: 'Sarah wants to bake brownies for her family. There are 2 people in her family, and each wants 5 brownies'?

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The multiplication equation is 2 people × 5 brownies/person = 10 brownies.

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If 9 students have 2 pencils each, how do you find the total number of pencils?

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You find the total number of pencils by multiplying the number of students by the number of pencils each has: 9 students × 2 pencils/student = 18 pencils.

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What is a key strategy for solving multiplication word problems?

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A key strategy is to visualize the problem, possibly by drawing a diagram or using objects to represent the groups and items.

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What role does context play in solving multiplication word problems?

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Context helps to understand what the numbers represent and how they relate to each other, guiding the setup of the multiplication equation.