Multi- digit multiplication word problems

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What is multi-digit multiplication?

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Multi-digit multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have more than one digit, often involving carrying over values.

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How do you multiply a number by 10, 100, or 1,000?

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To multiply by 10, 100, or 1,000, you shift the digits to the left by one, two, or three places, respectively, and fill in with zeros.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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

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How do you identify the key information in a word problem?

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Look for numbers, keywords (like 'total', 'each', 'times'), and the question being asked to determine what operations to use.

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What operation would you use to find out how much paper Maria will use this year?

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You would use multiplication to find out how much paper Maria will use this year.

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If Maria used 3,510 sheets of paper last year, how do you calculate 7 times that amount?

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Multiply 3,510 by 7 to find the total sheets of paper used this year.

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What is the total number of tickets sold if a theater seats 460 people and shows a movie every day for 3 weeks?

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Multiply 460 by 21 (the number of days in 3 weeks) to find the total tickets sold.

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How do you calculate the total earnings from selling puppies?

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Multiply the number of puppies sold by the price of each puppy to find the total earnings.

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What is the formula for finding the total in a repeated addition scenario?

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The formula is: Total = Number of groups × Amount in each group.

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What does 'four times as many' mean in a word problem?

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It means to multiply the original number by 4.