Multiplication and Division Word Problem scaffolded

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

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If you have 5 packs of jelly beans with 9 jelly beans in each, how many jelly beans do you have?

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45 jelly beans (5 x 9 = 45).

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Austin had 40 markers and put 8 in each box. How many boxes did he make?

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5 boxes (40 ÷ 8 = 5).

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Juan solved 8 math problems every day for 7 days. How many problems did he solve altogether?

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56 problems (8 x 7 = 56).

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Woodbridge High School has 9 buses, each holding 35 students. How many students can be transported?

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315 students (9 x 35 = 315).

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Jean had 28 pieces of candy and split them among 7 friends. How many pieces did each friend get?

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4 pieces (28 ÷ 7 = 4).

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is 'x'.

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What is the division symbol?

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The division symbol is '÷'.

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means understanding the situation described and using math to find the answer.