Multiplication and 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 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal groups, which gives 4.

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When do you use multiplication in word problems?

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You use multiplication when you need to find the total amount of equal groups. For example, if there are 4 baskets with 5 apples each, you multiply 4 by 5 to find the total apples.

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When do you use division in word problems?

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You use division when you need to split a total into equal parts or groups. For example, if you have 20 candies and want to share them with 4 friends, you divide 20 by 4.

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a question that involves finding the total of equal groups. For example, 'If there are 5 boxes with 6 toys in each, how many toys are there in total?'

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What is a division word problem?

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A division word problem is a question that involves splitting a total into equal parts. For example, 'If there are 30 cookies and 5 friends, how many cookies does each friend get?'

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How do you identify the operation needed in a word problem?

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Look for keywords: 'total' or 'altogether' often indicates multiplication, while 'each' or 'shared' often indicates division.

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Example of a multiplication problem: 4 baskets with 6 apples each. How many apples are there in total?

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4 x 6 = 24 apples.

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Example of a division problem: 24 cookies shared among 6 friends. How many cookies does each friend get?

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24 ÷ 6 = 4 cookies per friend.

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is 'x' or '*', which indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied.