Multiplication VS Division Word Problem Identification

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that involves finding the total when a number is added to itself a certain number of times.

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What is a division word problem?

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A division word problem is a math problem that involves splitting a total into equal parts or finding out how many times one number fits into another.

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Hayden has 16 baby pigs at her house. She has 4 times as many baby pigs as Khloe. How many baby pigs does Khloe have?

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Khloe has 4 baby pigs.

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Lyla has 21 cupcakes. She puts 7 cupcakes on each plate. How many plates of cookies does Lyla have?

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Lyla has 3 plates of cupcakes.

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Raymond has 9 Pokemon cards. Jaden has 6 times as many Pokemon cards as Raymond. How many Pokemon cards does Jaden have?

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Jaden has 54 Pokemon cards.

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Bryce has 36 dog treats for his dog. He gives his dog 6 treats each day. How many days will Bryce's dog get treats?

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Bryce's dog will get treats for 6 days.

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Bevin has 9 foster kittens. She gives each kitten 4 cups of food a day. How many cups of food does she give the kittens in one day?

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Bevin gives 36 cups of food to the kittens in one day.

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

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Identify the total number and how many times it is being multiplied.

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What is the first step in solving a division word problem?

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Identify the total amount and how many equal parts you need to divide it into.

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If a problem states 'each' or 'every', what operation does it usually indicate?

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It usually indicates multiplication.