Multiplication and Division with Strip Diagrams

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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 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 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What is a strip diagram?

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A strip diagram is a visual representation used to show the relationship between numbers in a problem, often used in multiplication and division.

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If Leo ran 15 miles, how many miles did Anna run if she ran 4 times as many?

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Anna ran 60 miles (15 x 4 = 60).

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What equation represents the relationship in a strip diagram showing 36 divided by 9?

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The equation is 36 ÷ 9 = M.

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How do you find the number of apples left after selling some?

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You multiply the number of containers by the number of apples in each, then subtract the number sold. For example, 7 x 8 - 20.

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What is the equation to find the total number of bottle caps collected by 5 students if each collected 1,375?

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The equation is 1,375 x 5 = X.

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How many popsicle sticks did Alberto purchase if he bought 7 packages with 376 sticks each?

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Alberto purchased 2,632 popsicle sticks (7 x 376 = 2,632).

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What does the equation 36 ÷ 9 = M represent?

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It represents that 36 is being divided into 9 equal parts, and M is the result of that division.

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What is the first step in solving a multiplication problem?

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Identify the numbers to be multiplied and understand what the problem is asking.