4th Grade 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 addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation where two or more numbers are combined to get a total. For example, 2 + 3 = 5.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation where one number is taken away from another. For example, 5 - 2 = 3.

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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 is 4.

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How do you find the total number of items in groups?

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To find the total number of items in groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if there are 5 groups of 4 apples, the total is 5 x 4 = 20 apples.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires solving using math operations.

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How do you solve a word problem that involves finding the total?

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To solve a word problem that involves finding the total, identify the numbers involved and decide whether to add or multiply them.

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

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Finding the difference means using subtraction to determine how much more one number is than another.

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What is the cost of 15 uniforms if each costs $27?

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The cost of 15 uniforms is $27 x 15 = $405.

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If Emma bakes 19 batches of cookies with 12 cookies in each, how many cookies does she bake?

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Emma bakes 19 x 12 = 228 cookies.