Multiplication Word Problems

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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 an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 squares each represent 3 x 4.

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What does the term 'product' mean in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 3 and 4 is 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 if you need to multiply them, and then perform the multiplication.

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If there are 5 bags with 4 apples in each bag, how many apples are there in total?

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20 apples (5 x 4 = 20).

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What is the multiplication sentence for 6 rows of 2 squares?

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The multiplication sentence is 6 x 2.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using addition. For example, if you calculated 4 x 3 = 12, you can add 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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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.

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If a farmer has 8 fields and plants 3 rows of corn in each field, how many rows of corn does he plant in total?

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24 rows of corn (8 x 3 = 24).

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What is the difference between 'rows' and 'columns' in an array?

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Rows are horizontal lines of items, while columns are vertical lines of items in an array.