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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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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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, in 5 x 6 = 30, the product is 30.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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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 then multiply the relevant numbers.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If a box has 4 rows of apples and each row has 6 apples, how many apples are there in total?

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24 apples (4 x 6 = 24).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the multiplication sentence for 3 groups of 5?

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The multiplication sentence is 3 x 5 = 15.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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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 can be shown as 3 x 4.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 2 x 3 = 3 x 2.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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If there are 8 packs of crayons and each pack has 10 crayons, how many crayons are there in total?

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80 crayons (8 x 10 = 80).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. For example, in 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. For example, if you found that 6 x 7 = 42, you can check by doing 42 ÷ 6 = 7.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6