Multiplication and Division 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.

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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. It is the inverse of multiplication.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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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 or sets there are, and multiply the number of groups by the number in each group.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity and the number of equal parts or groups you need to divide it into, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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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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In the problem 'Brayden bought 6 Pokemon card packs that had 7 cards in each pack', what operation do you use to find the total number of cards?

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You use multiplication: 6 packs × 7 cards per pack = 42 cards.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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In the problem 'Raelyn ate 6 trays of sushi that had 5 rolls on each plate', how do you find the total number of sushi rolls?

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You use multiplication: 6 trays × 5 rolls per tray = 30 rolls.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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In the problem 'Sherlyn sang 7 songs every hour for 4 hours', what is the calculation to find the total number of songs sung?

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You use multiplication: 7 songs/hour × 4 hours = 28 songs.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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In the problem '28 students want to ride the Twister, and each car holds 4 people', how do you determine the number of cars needed?

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You use division: 28 students ÷ 4 students per car = 7 cars.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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In the problem 'Paige has 60 flyers organized in piles of 10', how do you find the number of piles?

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You use division: 60 flyers ÷ 10 flyers per pile = 6 piles.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3