Multiplication or 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 to find the total.

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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. It determines how many times one number is contained within another.

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How do you determine whether to use multiplication or division in a word problem?

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To determine whether to use multiplication or division, identify if the problem involves combining equal groups (multiplication) or splitting a total into equal parts (division).

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In the context of word problems, what does 'total' usually refer to?

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In word problems, 'total' usually refers to the overall amount or sum that results from combining quantities.

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What is the multiplication fact for 6 times 2?

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The multiplication fact for 6 times 2 is 12.

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If a problem states that a certain number of items are sold per hour, how would you calculate the total sold over several hours?

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To calculate the total sold over several hours, multiply the number of items sold per hour by the number of hours.

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What is the division fact for 49 divided by 7?

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The division fact for 49 divided by 7 is 7.

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How can you visualize multiplication?

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You can visualize multiplication using arrays, groups, or area models, where you represent the total as rows and columns.

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How can you visualize division?

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You can visualize division using sharing models, grouping, or number lines, where you represent the total being split into equal parts.

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What is a common real-life example of multiplication?

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A common real-life example of multiplication is calculating the total cost of multiple items, such as buying several packs of gum.