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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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means reading a story or situation and figuring out what math operation to use to find the answer.

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

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To find the total number of items in groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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If there are 4 groups of 5 apples, how many apples are there in total?

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20 apples (4 x 5 = 20).

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence is a mathematical statement that shows the multiplication of two numbers, like 6 x 7 = 42.

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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.

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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 4 x 3 = 12, you can check by adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to help visualize multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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If a box holds 8 toys and you have 5 boxes, how many toys do you have?

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40 toys (5 x 8 = 40).

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.