Multiplication Word Problems

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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 a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation in words and requires multiplication to find the solution.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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If a box contains 8 apples and there are 5 boxes, how many apples are there in total?

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40 apples (8 apples x 5 boxes = 40 apples).

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What does 'times' mean in multiplication?

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'Times' indicates how many groups of a number you have. For example, 4 times 3 means you have 4 groups of 3.

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What is the product of 7 and 6?

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42 (7 x 6 = 42).

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If each student in a class of 20 has 3 pencils, how many pencils are there in total?

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60 pencils (20 students x 3 pencils each = 60 pencils).

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What is an estimate in multiplication?

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An estimate is a rough calculation of a number. For example, if you estimate 49 x 6, you might round 49 to 50 and calculate 50 x 6 = 300.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. For example, if you calculated 4 x 5 = 20, you can check by dividing 20 by 4 or 5.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that the way numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).