Multiplication Word Problems (Multi-digit by One digit)

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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 does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means reading a story or situation, identifying the mathematical operation needed, and then calculating the answer based on the information given.

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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 information is important for solving the problem.

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What is a multi-digit number?

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A multi-digit number is a number that has two or more digits. For example, 25, 638, and 1,200 are all multi-digit numbers.

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What is a one-digit number?

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A one-digit number is a number that has only one digit, ranging from 0 to 9. Examples include 3, 7, and 9.

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How do you multiply a multi-digit number by a one-digit number?

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To multiply a multi-digit number by a one-digit number, you can use the standard algorithm: multiply each digit of the multi-digit number by the one-digit number, starting from the rightmost digit.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 4 x 5 = 20, the product is 20.

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item in a group. For example, if each apple costs $2, then every single apple costs $2.

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How do you find the total in a word problem?

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To find the total, you often need to add or multiply the quantities mentioned in the problem. For example, if there are 5 bags with 3 apples each, the total apples would be 5 x 3 = 15.

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What is a key word that indicates multiplication?

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A key word that indicates multiplication is 'times'. For example, '5 times 3' means 5 x 3.