Multiplication Word Problems

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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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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then multiply the relevant numbers together.

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Kade bought 6 Pokemon card packs that had 7 cards in each pack. How many cards did he buy?

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42

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Ryker ate 4 trays of sushi that had 6 rolls on each plate. How much sushi did Ryker eat?

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24

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If you had 5 packs of jelly beans and each pack contained 9 jelly beans, how many jelly beans would you have?

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45

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Corinne baked 9 trays of cookies. Each tray holds 6 cookies. How many cookies did she bake altogether?

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54

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is 'x' or '*', which indicates that two numbers should be multiplied together.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication, showing objects arranged in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item in a group. For example, if there are 5 apples and each apple costs $2, it means every single apple costs $2.

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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 check by adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.