Multiplication and Division Word problems (2-step)

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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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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the answer. For example, first you might need to multiply, and then you might need to subtract.

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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To solve a two-step word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the operations needed, perform the first operation, and then use that result to perform the second operation.

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If Sam has 48 cookies and splits them into 8 bags, how many cookies are in each bag?

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6 cookies per bag (48 ÷ 8 = 6).

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If Sam sold 2 bags of cookies, how many cookies did he sell?

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12 cookies (6 cookies per bag x 2 bags = 12 cookies).

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Miriam had 63 flowers and threw away 9. How many flowers does she have left?

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54 flowers (63 - 9 = 54).

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If Miriam puts her remaining flowers into 9 vases equally, how many flowers does each vase get?

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6 flowers per vase (54 ÷ 9 = 6).

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What does it mean to multiply a number by 11?

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Multiplying a number by 11 means you have that number 11 times. For example, 5 x 11 = 55.

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How can you represent the number of chairs in a classroom with 6 rows and 5 chairs per row?

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You can represent it with the equation 6 x 5 = 30 chairs.