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 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates addition. For example, if a problem states '5 more than 3', it means 3 + 5.

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What does 'less than' mean in a word problem?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, if a problem states '5 less than 10', it means 10 - 5.

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What is rounding in math?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to the nearest specified value, often to make it simpler. For example, rounding 287 to the nearest ten gives 290.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 4 x 5, the product is 20.

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What is a total in a word problem?

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The total is the sum of all parts in a problem. For example, if you have 3 apples and 2 oranges, the total is 3 + 2 = 5.

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If Rob sells 127 bottles and Wyatt sells 169 bottles, how many bottles do they sell in all?

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296 bottles.

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If a school collects 327 cans and collects 138 more than another grade, how many cans did the other grade collect?

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189 cans.