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 you need to find the total by multiplying. It usually involves real-life scenarios.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, determine what you need to find, and then multiply the numbers.

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Example of a multiplication word problem: If there are 5 bags with 4 apples in each bag, how many apples are there in total?

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20 apples. (5 bags x 4 apples = 20 apples)

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What does 'times' mean in multiplication?

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'Times' is a word used in multiplication to indicate how many groups of a number you have. For example, 3 times 2 means you have 3 groups of 2.

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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 6 x 7, the product is 42.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 can be shown as 3 x 4.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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What is a real-life example of multiplication?

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If you buy 3 packs of stickers and each pack has 5 stickers, you can find the total stickers by multiplying: 3 x 5 = 15 stickers.