Additive & Multiplicative Relationships

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What is an additive relationship?

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An additive relationship is when two quantities are combined by addition. For example, if you have 3 apples and you get 2 more, the total is 3 + 2 = 5 apples.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is a multiplicative relationship?

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A multiplicative relationship is when two quantities are combined by multiplication. For example, if you have 4 bags with 3 apples in each, the total is 4 x 3 = 12 apples.

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How do you identify an additive relationship in a word problem?

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Look for keywords like 'total', 'combined', 'together', or 'more' that indicate addition.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How do you identify a multiplicative relationship in a word problem?

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Look for keywords like 'each', 'per', 'times', or 'groups of' that indicate multiplication.

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If you have 5 oranges and you buy 3 more, how many oranges do you have now?

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5 + 3 = 8 oranges.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If a box contains 6 chocolates and there are 4 boxes, how many chocolates are there in total?

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6 x 4 = 24 chocolates.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the formula for finding the total in an additive relationship?

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Total = Quantity 1 + Quantity 2.

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What is the formula for finding the total in a multiplicative relationship?

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Total = Quantity x Number of Groups.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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Give an example of a real-life situation that uses an additive relationship.

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If you read 10 pages of a book on Monday and 15 pages on Tuesday, you read a total of 10 + 15 = 25 pages.

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Give an example of a real-life situation that uses a multiplicative relationship.

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If you earn $5 for each hour you work and you work for 8 hours, you earn a total of 5 x 8 = $40.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3