Multiplication/Division 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 division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is the Zero Property of Multiplication?

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The Zero Property of Multiplication states that any number multiplied by zero equals zero. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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What is the Identity Property of Multiplication?

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The Identity Property of Multiplication states that any number multiplied by one equals the number itself. For example, 7 x 1 = 7.

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a number multiplied by a sum is equal to the sum of the products. For example, a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine what is being asked, and then multiply the relevant numbers.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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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.

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If there are 24 apples and 6 baskets, how many apples are in each basket?

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4 apples (24 ÷ 6 = 4).

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If a book has 8 pages and each page has 3 pictures, how many pictures are there in total?

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24 pictures (8 x 3 = 24).

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of division. For example, in 12 ÷ 4 = 3, the quotient is 3.