Multiply or Divide

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

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When do you use multiplication in word problems?

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You use multiplication when you need to find the total of equal groups. For example, if a team plays 82 games each year for 25 years, you multiply 82 by 25.

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When do you use division in word problems?

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You use division when you need to find out how many equal groups can be made or how many items fit into each group. For example, if Eric has 158 action figures and each case holds 8, you divide 158 by 8.

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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. For example, the product of 5 and 6 is 30.

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What is the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, the quotient of 20 divided by 4 is 5.

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How do you solve a multiplication problem?

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To solve a multiplication problem, you can use repeated addition, arrays, or skip counting. For example, to solve 4 x 3, you can add 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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How do you solve a division problem?

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To solve a division problem, you can use repeated subtraction, grouping, or drawing pictures. For example, to solve 12 ÷ 3, you can subtract 3 from 12 until you reach 0, counting how many times you subtracted.

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What is an example of a multiplication word problem?

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If a farmer has 5 fields and each field has 10 apple trees, how many apple trees does the farmer have in total? (5 x 10 = 50 apple trees)

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What is an example of a division word problem?

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If there are 24 cookies and you want to share them equally among 6 friends, how many cookies will each friend get? (24 ÷ 6 = 4 cookies per friend)