Multiplication and Division Word problems (2-step)

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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 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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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 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem requires two operations to find the answer, often involving both multiplication and division.

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the operations needed. 3. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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What does 'per row' mean in a word problem?

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'Per row' indicates how many items are in each row, often used in problems involving arrays or groups.

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If a classroom has 6 rows of chairs with 5 chairs each, how many chairs are there in total?

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30 chairs (6 x 5 = 30).

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What does 'twice as many' mean?

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'Twice as many' means two times the amount. For example, if there are 5 chairs, twice as many would be 10 chairs.

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

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, 6 groups of 8 items is 6 x 8 = 48.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows two expressions are equal, often using an equals sign (=).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply a number and then divide by the same number, you return to the original number.