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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 a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation in words and requires multiplication to find the solution.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write the multiplication equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If a book costs $5 and you buy 3 books, how much do you spend?

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$15 (5 x 3 = 15).

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What does 'times' mean in multiplication?

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'Times' indicates how many groups of a number you have. For example, 4 times 2 means you have 4 groups of 2.

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What is the product of 6 and 7?

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42 (6 x 7 = 42).

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If there are 5 apples in each basket and you have 4 baskets, how many apples do you have in total?

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20 apples (5 x 4 = 20).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the meaning of 'each' in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item in a group. For example, if each box has 10 toys, and there are 3 boxes, you multiply 10 by 3.

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How do you represent 'four times as many' in a multiplication problem?

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If you have a number, say x, 'four times as many' would be represented as 4x.

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What is the total number of legs if there are 8 dogs?

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32 legs (8 dogs x 4 legs each = 32 legs).

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