Equal Groups Word Problems

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What is an equal group?

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An equal group is a set of items that are the same in number or size. For example, if you have 3 groups of 4 apples, each group has the same number of apples.

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How do you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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To find the total number of items in equal groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if there are 4 groups of 5, the total is 4 x 5 = 20.

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If I read 5 pages a day for 8 days, how many pages do I read in total?

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You read 5 pages each day for 8 days, so the total is 5 x 8 = 40 pages.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a math operation that combines equal groups. For example, 3 x 4 means 3 groups of 4.

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If Thomas gets 10 pairs of socks, how many socks does he have?

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Each pair has 2 socks, so 10 pairs x 2 socks = 20 socks.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and what is being asked, and then use math operations to find the answer.

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If I have 5 packs of jelly beans with 9 jelly beans in each, how many jelly beans do I have?

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You have 5 packs x 9 jelly beans = 45 jelly beans.

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What is a butterfly's wings count if there are 3 butterflies?

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If each butterfly has 2 wings, then 3 butterflies x 2 wings = 6 wings.

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If there are 7 baskets of oranges with 2 oranges in each, how many oranges are there?

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You have 7 baskets x 2 oranges = 14 oranges.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total means the sum or the overall amount when you add things together.