Multiplication & Division Problem Solving (Math TEK 3.5B & 3.4K)

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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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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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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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How do you find the total number of items when given groups?

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

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What is an array in math?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns. It helps visualize multiplication and division.

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If Ella has 72 flowers and throws away 9, how many does she have left?

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Ella has 63 flowers left (72 - 9 = 63).

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How do you find out how many flowers Ella can put in each vase?

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To find out how many flowers Ella can put in each vase, divide the number of flowers she has left by the number of vases.

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Total = Number of groups x Number of items in each group.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total = Dividend ÷ Divisor.

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How can you represent multiplication with repeated addition?

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You can represent multiplication as repeated addition. For example, 4 x 3 can be written as 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.