Multiplication and Division Word Problems & Unknowns

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

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What does the symbol 'x' represent in math?

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The symbol 'x' represents multiplication.

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What does the symbol '÷' represent in math?

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The symbol '÷' represents division.

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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, then 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, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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What is an unknown in a math equation?

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An unknown is a value that we do not know yet and is usually represented by a symbol like 'x' or '∆'.

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What is the equation to find out how many masks each class gets if there are 54 masks and 7 classes?

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The equation is 54 ÷ 7 = ?.

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If Joselin cuts a 35-inch ribbon into 7 equal parts, how long is each part?

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Each part is 35 ÷ 7 = 5 inches long.

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What is the missing number in the equation 7 x ∆ = 42?

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The missing number is 6, because 7 x 6 = 42.