Multiplication and Division 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, 4 multiplied by 6 (4 x 6) means adding 4 six times: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 24.

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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, 24 divided by 6 (24 ÷ 6) means splitting 24 into 6 equal parts, which equals 4.

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How do you identify a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem often involves phrases like 'altogether', 'in groups of', or 'each'. It usually asks for a total when given groups and the number in each group.

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How do you identify a division word problem?

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A division word problem often includes phrases like 'shared equally', 'per', or 'how many in each'. It typically asks how many groups can be made or how many are in each group.

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Solve: D’Lontez has football cards arranged in 4 rows of 6. How many football cards does he have?

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24 football cards (4 x 6 = 24).

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Solve: Airis has 5 shirts of each color (pink, purple, green). How many shirts does she have altogether?

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15 shirts (5 shirts x 3 colors = 15 shirts).

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Which equation helps find the cost of one CD if 9 CDs cost $63?

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63 ÷ 9 = ? (The cost of one CD is $7).

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If a pet store sold 74 puppies at $60 each, how much money did they make?

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$4,440 (74 x 60 = 4,440).

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Tim bought 405 crayons in packs of 15. How many packs did he buy?

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27 packs (405 ÷ 15 = 27).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a x b = c, then c ÷ b = a.