5th Grade Math Review

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 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 the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 20 ÷ 4 means dividing 20 into 4 equal parts, which equals 5.

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How do you calculate the total cost of monthly payments?

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To find the total cost of monthly payments, multiply the monthly payment amount by the number of months. For example, $85 per month for 14 months is $85 x 14 = $1,190.

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What is the formula to find the total number of items in boxes?

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To find the total number of items, multiply the number of boxes by the number of items in each box. For example, 576 boxes with 24 items each is 576 x 24 = 13,824.

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What does 'R' mean in division problems?

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'R' stands for 'remainder' in division problems. It indicates what is left over after dividing.

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What is a remainder?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number does not divide evenly into another.

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How do you solve a multiplication problem?

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To solve a multiplication problem, multiply the two numbers together. For example, 243 x 125 = 30,375.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a x b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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How do you find the total number of cans used daily?

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To find the total number of cans used daily, multiply the number of boxes by the number of cans in each box. For example, 13 boxes of 25 cans each is 13 x 25 = 325 cans.

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What is the importance of estimating in math?

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Estimating helps to quickly find an approximate answer, which can be useful for checking the reasonableness of a calculated answer.