Multiplication Word Problems- 3rd grade

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 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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If there are 5 groups of 2 apples, how many apples are there in total?

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10 apples (5 groups x 2 apples each = 10 apples).

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence shows the numbers being multiplied and the result. For example, 3 x 4 = 12.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using addition. For example, if you calculated 3 x 4 = 12, you can add 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4) to see if you get 12.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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If each pack has 6 cookies and there are 4 packs, how many cookies are there?

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24 cookies (6 cookies x 4 packs = 24 cookies).

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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How do you write a multiplication problem from a word problem?

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Identify the groups and the number in each group, then write the multiplication sentence. For example, '3 bags with 5 apples each' becomes 3 x 5.