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

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

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To find the total number of items in groups, multiply the number of items in one group by the number of groups. For example, if there are 5 groups of 3 apples, the total is 5 x 3 = 15 apples.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information and perform calculations to find the answer.

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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 important information, determine what is being asked, and then use appropriate mathematical operations to find the solution.

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What does 'times as many' mean?

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'Times as many' indicates multiplication. For example, if someone has 4 times as many apples as another person who has 3 apples, they have 4 x 3 = 12 apples.

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What is the formula for finding the total slices of pizza?

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To find the total slices of pizza, multiply the number of pizzas by the number of slices in each pizza. For example, if there are 3 pizzas with 8 slices each, the total is 3 x 8 = 24 slices.

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How do you calculate the total distance run in a week?

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To calculate the total distance run in a week, multiply the distance run each day by the number of days run. For example, if someone runs 2 miles each day for 5 days, the total distance is 2 x 5 = 10 miles.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation where two or more numbers are combined to get a total. For example, 3 + 4 = 7.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation where one number is taken away from another. For example, 10 - 4 = 6.