4th Grade Multi-Step Word Problems with Multiplication

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a multi-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step in order.

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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, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4).

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What does 'four times as many' mean?

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'Four times as many' means to multiply a number by 4. For example, if there are 5 apples, four times as many would be 5 x 4 = 20 apples.

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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To calculate the total cost, multiply the number of items by the cost per item. For example, if 3 pizzas cost $10 each, the total cost is 3 x 10 = $30.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving money?

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The first step is to identify the total amount of money available and what items or services need to be purchased.

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

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To find the total number of items, multiply the number of items in one group by the number of groups. For example, if there are 5 items in 3 groups, the total is 5 x 3 = 15 items.

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What is the formula for finding the total number of pieces of candy in bags?

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Total pieces of candy = (Number of bags with type A x pieces per bag A) + (Number of bags with type B x pieces per bag B).

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How do you calculate profit from selling items?

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Profit = Total Revenue - Total Costs. For example, if you sell items for $300 and spent $200, your profit is $300 - $200 = $100.

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What is the importance of reading a word problem carefully?

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Reading a word problem carefully helps to understand the context, identify key information, and determine the correct operations needed to solve it.