Multiplication word problems:3rd grade

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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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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then multiply the relevant numbers together.

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If a box has 5 apples and there are 4 boxes, how many apples are there in total?

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20 apples (5 apples x 4 boxes = 20 apples).

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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 there are 3 bags and each bag has 2 candies, it means every bag has 2 candies.

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What is the product of 6 and 7?

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The product of 6 and 7 is 42 (6 x 7 = 42).

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If there are 9 buckets and each bucket has 9 worms, how many worms are there?

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81 worms (9 buckets x 9 worms = 81 worms).

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.

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If a woman has 10 bags and each bag has 10 lipstick thingys, how many lipstick thingys does she have?

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100 lipstick thingys (10 bags x 10 lipstick thingys = 100 lipstick thingys).

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What is the multiplication sentence for 8 pencil boxes with 8 pencils in each?

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The multiplication sentence is 8 x 8 = 64.

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If Dominic had 10 evil cards and got 10 more bags with 5 cards in each, how many cards are in the bags?

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50 cards (10 bags x 5 cards = 50 cards).