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 where multiplication is needed to find the answer. It usually involves real-life scenarios.

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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 school collects 327 cans and the fourth graders collected 138 fewer cans, how do you find out how many cans the fourth graders collected?

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You subtract 138 from 327: 327 - 138 = 189. The fourth graders collected 189 cans.

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Austin practices the piano 4 days a week. How do you find out how many days he practices in 9 weeks?

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Multiply the number of days he practices per week by the number of weeks: 4 x 9 = 36. He practices 36 days.

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What does the equation 7 x 5 represent in a word problem?

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It represents the total number of walks Jayden makes if he walks 7 dogs each day for 5 days.

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How do you find the total number of people at a game before some left?

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Add the number of people who left to the number of people remaining: 789 + 27 = 816. There were 816 people at the game before some left.

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to make it simpler but still close to its original value. For example, rounding 287 to the nearest ten gives you 290.

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What is the nearest ten to 287?

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The nearest ten to 287 is 290.

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What is the equation to find the total number of items collected?

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The equation is: Total = Number of items collected by group 1 + Number of items collected by group 2.