Multiplication VS Division Word Problem Identification

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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 is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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Identify a multiplication word problem: 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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This is a multiplication word problem because it involves finding the total amount of food by multiplying the number of kittens (9) by the cups of food each kitten receives (4). Total = 9 x 4 = 36 cups.

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Identify a division word problem: 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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This is a division word problem because it involves finding out how many groups of treats (6) can be made from the total number of treats (36). Total days = 36 ÷ 6 = 6 days.

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What is the key difference between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication combines groups of equal size, while division splits a total into equal groups.

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Example of a multiplication word problem: Max has 8 boxes of legos. Each box contains 17 legos. How many legos does Max have in all?

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This is a multiplication word problem because it involves finding the total number of legos by multiplying the number of boxes (8) by the number of legos in each box (17). Total = 8 x 17 = 136 legos.

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Example of a division word problem: Lyla has 21 cupcakes. She puts 7 cupcakes on each plate. How many plates of cupcakes does Lyla have?

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This is a division word problem because it involves finding out how many groups of cupcakes (7) can be made from the total number of cupcakes (21). Total plates = 21 ÷ 7 = 3 plates.

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What does it mean to solve a multiplication problem?

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To solve a multiplication problem means to find the total amount when you have a certain number of groups, each containing the same number of items.

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What does it mean to solve a division problem?

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To solve a division problem means to find out how many equal groups can be made from a total amount.

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Identify a multiplication word problem: 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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This is a multiplication word problem because it involves finding the total number of Pokemon cards Jaden has by multiplying the number of cards Raymond has (9) by 6. Total = 9 x 6 = 54 cards.