Multiplication/Division Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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How do you find half of a number?

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To find half of a number, divide it by 2. For example, half of 18 is 18 ÷ 2 = 9.

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What operation do you use to find out how many groups can be made from a total?

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You use division to find out how many groups can be made from a total. For example, if you have 36 students and each chaperone can take 4 students, you divide 36 by 4.

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If each robot needs 10 feet of wire and you make 5 robots, how do you find the total wire needed?

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You multiply the number of robots by the wire needed for each robot: 5 robots x 10 feet = 50 feet.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires you to use math to find the answer.

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How can you check your answer in a division problem?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient (the answer) by the divisor (the number you divided by) to see if you get the original number.

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What does it mean to volunteer?

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To volunteer means to offer your time and services for free to help others or a cause.

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How do you calculate the total number of times something happens over a period?

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To calculate the total number of times something happens, multiply the number of times it happens in a shorter period by the number of periods. For example, if Mariel volunteers 3 times a month for 7 months, you calculate 3 x 7 = 21.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you multiply a number and then divide by the same number, you will return to the original number.