Multiplication and Division Word problems (2-step)

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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 is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem is a problem that requires two operations (like addition and multiplication) to find the solution.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the two operations needed. 3. Solve the first operation. 4. Use the result to solve the second operation.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If Miriam had 63 flowers and threw away 9, how many flowers did she have left?

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Miriam had 63 - 9 = 54 flowers left.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you find the number of items in each group when dividing?

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To find the number of items in each group, divide the total number of items by the number of groups.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the equation to find how many posters were made if 6 students collected 8 pictures each and used 4 pictures per poster?

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The equation is 6 x 8 ÷ 4 = 12 posters.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you calculate the total number of people in a group?

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To calculate the total number of people, add the number of children to the number of adults.

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

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If there are 64 children and 24 adults, how many vans are needed if each van holds 8 people?

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Total people = 64 + 24 = 88. Vans needed = 88 ÷ 8 = 11 vans.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the total number of vegetable plants if there are 5 rows of 16 carrots and 72 spinach plants?

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Total vegetable plants = (5 x 16) + 72 = 80 + 72 = 152 plants.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8