Multiplication as Comparison

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What does it mean when we say 'A is B times as many as C'?

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It means that A can be calculated by multiplying B by C. For example, if A is 36 and B is 9, then C is 4, because 36 = 9 x 4.

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How do you write a multiplication equation from a word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and their relationships. Use the phrase 'is times as many as' to set up the equation. For example, '36 is 9 times as many as 4' translates to 36 = 9 x 4.

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What is the multiplication equation for '8 times as many as 4'?

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The multiplication equation is 8 x 4 = 32.

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If Mrs. Canady's class sees 5 famous people, how many does Mrs. Karns's class see if they see 8 times as many?

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Mrs. Karns's class sees 8 x 5 = 40 people.

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How do you determine how many friends Shelly has if Robert has 8 friends and Shelly has 2 times as many?

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You multiply the number of friends Robert has by 2: 8 x 2 = 16.

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What is the equation to find out how many cats Julie has if she has 3 times as many as Meredith, who has 6 cats?

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The equation is 3 x 6 = 18.

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What is the concept of multiplication as comparison?

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Multiplication as comparison involves using multiplication to express how many times one quantity is compared to another.

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How can you express 'twice as many' in a multiplication equation?

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'Twice as many' can be expressed as multiplying by 2. For example, if a person has 10 apples, 'twice as many' would be 2 x 10 = 20.

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

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Identify the quantities involved and determine the relationship between them, such as how many times one quantity is compared to another.

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If a class sees 12 people and another class sees 3 times as many, how many does the second class see?

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The second class sees 3 x 12 = 36 people.