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 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12).

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where you need to find the total by multiplying. It usually involves real-life scenarios.

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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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What is a tape diagram?

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A tape diagram is a visual representation used to show the relationship between numbers in a word problem. It looks like a bar and helps to visualize the problem.

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If 8 children each want 6 chicken nuggets, how many nuggets do they need?

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48 nuggets (8 x 6 = 48).

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Brett reads 5 pages a day for 8 days. How many pages does he read?

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40 pages (5 x 8 = 40).

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Colby made 11 crates of juice with 9 bottles each. How many bottles did he make?

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99 bottles (11 x 9 = 99).

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Katie sang 7 songs every hour for 4 hours. How many songs did she sing?

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28 songs (7 x 4 = 28).

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Lauren walked 6 miles each day for 5 days. How many miles did she walk?

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30 miles (6 x 5 = 30).

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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, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.