Mr. Eiker's 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 the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 5 x 6 = 30, 30 is the product.

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How do you find the total number of items when you have groups?

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

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What is an array in math?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects can be represented as 3 x 4.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' means the total amount when everything is combined. For example, if you have 3 apples and 2 oranges, altogether you have 5 fruits.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in the form of a story or a question that requires you to use math to find the answer.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read it carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations.

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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 a total in math?

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The total is the sum of all parts or amounts. For example, if you have 10 candies and you buy 5 more, the total is 10 + 5 = 15.