Multiplication word problems:3rd grade

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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).

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means reading a story or situation and figuring out what math operation to use to find the answer.

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If a box has 5 items and there are 4 boxes, how many items are there in total?

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20 (5 items in each box multiplied by 4 boxes = 5 x 4 = 20).

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What is the multiplication sentence for 7 boxes with 3 items in each?

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The multiplication sentence is 7 x 3 = 21.

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How do you find the total number of items in multiple groups?

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You multiply the number of items in one group by the number of groups.

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What is the total number of lipstick thingys in 10 bags with 10 in each?

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100 (10 bags multiplied by 10 lipstick thingys in each bag = 10 x 10 = 100).

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If there are 9 buckets and each has 9 worms, how many worms are there?

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81 (9 buckets multiplied by 9 worms in each bucket = 9 x 9 = 81).

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What is the multiplication sentence for 6 boxes with 9 toys in each?

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The multiplication sentence is 6 x 9 = 54.

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How do you write a multiplication problem from a word problem?

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Identify the groups and the number in each group, then write the multiplication sentence.

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If Dominic had 10 evil cards and got 10 bags with 5 in each, how many cards are in the bags?

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50 (10 bags multiplied by 5 cards in each bag = 10 x 5 = 50).