Multiplication and Division Word Problems Flashcard

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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 word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires solving using math operations.

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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 use multiplication to find the answer.

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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 the number of groups, then divide the total by the number of groups to find the amount in each group.

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If 5 snowmen share 20 snowballs equally, how many snowballs does each snowman get?

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Each snowman gets 4 snowballs.

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What is the product of 7 and 4?

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The product of 7 and 4 is 28.

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If each of the 6 snowmen has 7 buttons, how many buttons are there in total?

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There are 42 buttons in total.

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If there are 4 snowmen and each has 9 buttons, how many buttons are there in total?

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There are 36 buttons in total.

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If 24 snowballs are divided among 6 children, how many snowballs does each child get?

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Each child gets 4 snowballs.