Matching and Solving Multiplication and Division Story 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 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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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 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal groups, which equals 3.

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What does 'times as many' mean in a story problem?

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'Times as many' indicates multiplication. For example, if someone has 3 items and another has 4 times as many, you multiply 3 by 4.

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How do you find the total number of items when given groups and items per group?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, 5 groups of 8 items means 5 x 8.

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What is the equation for finding how many items each group has when total items and groups are known?

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You divide the total number of items by the number of groups. For example, if there are 32 items in 8 groups, the equation is 32 ÷ 8.

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What is the equation for finding the total when you know the number of groups and items per group?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items per group. For example, if there are 6 groups with 3 items each, the equation is 6 x 3.

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What does 'equal groups' mean in a story problem?

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'Equal groups' means that the items are divided into groups that have the same number of items in each group.

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How do you solve a story problem that involves 'how many in each group'?

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You use division to find out how many items are in each group by dividing the total number of items by the number of groups.

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What is a story problem?

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A story problem is a math problem presented in a narrative format, often involving real-life scenarios that require mathematical operations to solve.

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What is the first step in solving a multiplication story problem?

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Identify the numbers involved and determine if the problem requires multiplication by looking for phrases like 'times as many'.