Multiplication and Division Word Problems & Unknowns

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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 = 12).

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

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What does the symbol 'x' represent in math?

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The symbol 'x' represents multiplication.

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What does the symbol '÷' represent in math?

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The symbol '÷' represents division.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total number of items and how many groups there are, then multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total number of items and how many groups you want to split them into, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is an unknown in a math problem?

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An unknown is a value that we do not know yet and is often represented by a symbol like 'x' or a blank space.

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If a school nurse has 54 masks for 7 classes, what equation would you use to find out how many masks each class gets?

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54 ÷ 7 = ?

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If Joselin has a ribbon that is 35 inches long and cuts it into 7 equal parts, how do you find the length of each part?

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35 ÷ 7 = ?

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What is the result of 6 x 2?

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12.