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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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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total amount and how many groups there are. Multiply the number of groups by the amount in each group.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and how many equal parts you need to divide it into. Divide the total by the number of parts.

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If Joey has 18 pieces of candy and eats the same amount for 3 days, how much does he eat each day?

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6 pieces of candy.

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Brittany bought 3 cups of coffee for 4 dollars each. How much did she spend?

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12 dollars.

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Boston made 24 cupcakes and puts them in boxes of 6. How many boxes does she need?

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4 boxes.

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Mrs. Ivey made 28 muffins and shared them on 4 plates. How many muffins are on each plate?

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7 muffins.

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Miss Skelton put her magnetic letters in 5 bags with 8 letters each. How many letters does she have?

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40 letters.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply a number and then divide by the same number, you return to the original number.