Multiplication and Division Word Problems 3.OA.A.3

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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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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total number of groups and how many are in each group. Then multiply the number of groups by the number in each group.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and how many equal groups you need to split it into. Then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is the equation for finding the total number of items in groups?

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The equation is: Total = Number of groups × Number of items in each group.

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What is the equation for finding how many groups can be made?

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The equation is: Number of groups = Total ÷ Number of items in each group.

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If Abdul bought 2 bags of potatoes with 2 potatoes in each bag, how many potatoes did he buy?

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4 potatoes (2 bags × 2 potatoes per bag = 4 potatoes).

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An artist ships 12 sculptures in crates that hold 3 sculptures each. How many crates does she need?

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4 crates (12 sculptures ÷ 3 sculptures per crate = 4 crates).

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Kayla has 30 flowers and makes bunches of 6 flowers each. What equation helps find the number of bunches?

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30 ÷ 6 = b (where b is the number of bunches).

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If there are 12 people going on a trip and each boat holds 4 people, how many boats are needed?

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3 boats (12 people ÷ 4 people per boat = 3 boats).