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 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 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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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 to find the answer, such as addition and multiplication.

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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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What does 'equal parts' mean in division?

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'Equal parts' means that when you divide something, each part is the same size.

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If 6 students each collected 8 pictures, how many pictures did they collect in total?

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6 x 8 = 48 pictures.

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If you have 48 cookies and put them into 8 bags, how many cookies are in each bag?

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48 ÷ 8 = 6 cookies per bag.

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What is the total number of items if you have 5 rows of 16 plants each?

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5 x 16 = 80 plants.

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If Hector threw 4 red balls and 3 green balls each time he played a game 14 times, how many balls did he throw in total?

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(4 + 3) x 14 = 98 balls.

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

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63 - 9 = 54 flowers left.