Multiplying & Dividing Whole Numbers Word Problems

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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 multiplied by 3 (4 x 3) means adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4 = 12).

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine what is being multiplied, and then perform the multiplication to find the total.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity and the number of equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts to find the size of each part.

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What is a key step in solving word problems?

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A key step is to read the problem carefully, identify the important information, and determine what mathematical operation to use.

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What does it mean to find the 'total' in a word problem?

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Finding the 'total' means calculating the overall amount or sum that results from combining quantities, often using multiplication.

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What does it mean to find the 'remainder' in a division problem?

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The 'remainder' is the amount left over after dividing a number when it cannot be evenly divided.

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How can you check your answer after solving a multiplication problem?

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You can check your answer by using division. If you multiply the answer by the other factor, it should equal the original number.

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What is a practical example of using multiplication in real life?

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Buying multiple items at a store, such as 5 packs of gum at $2 each, where you would multiply 5 x 2 to find the total cost.

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What is a practical example of using division in real life?

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Sharing a pizza among friends, where you divide the total number of slices by the number of friends to find out how many slices each person gets.