Multiplication Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does 'dozen' mean?

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A dozen means 12 of something. For example, 2 dozens means 2 x 12 = 24.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and what they represent, then write a multiplication equation to find the answer.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to help visualize multiplication. For example, 4 rows of 4 objects each represent 4 x 4.

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If each person has 7 crayons and there are 3 people, how many crayons are there in total?

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21 crayons (7 x 3 = 21).

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How do you find the total distance walked if someone walks a certain number of miles each day for several days?

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Multiply the number of miles walked each day by the number of days. For example, 6 miles for 5 days is 6 x 5 = 30 miles.

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What is the equation for finding total hours worked if someone works a certain number of hours each day for several days?

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Multiply the number of hours worked each day by the number of days. For example, 4 hours for 8 days is 4 x 8 = 32 hours.

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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Total means the sum or overall amount after adding everything together.

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is 'x' or '*', used to indicate that two numbers should be multiplied.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires you to find a solution using math.