Repeated Addition Word Problems

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number multiple times. For example, 3 + 3 + 3 is the same as 3 x 3.

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How do you solve a repeated addition word problem?

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To solve a repeated addition word problem, identify how many groups there are and how many items are in each group, then add the items together or multiply.

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Lily has 2 packs of stickers. Each pack has 8 stickers. How many stickers does Lily have in total?

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16

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Tom has 4 baskets. Each basket has 6 apples. How many apples does Tom have in total?

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24

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There are 8 jars. Each jar has 2 candies. How many candies are there in all?

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16

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Emily has 7 packs of crayons. Each pack has 4 crayons. How many crayons does Emily have in total?

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28

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Sam has 5 bags of marbles. Each bag has 9 marbles. How many marbles does Sam have in total?

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45

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What is the multiplication sentence for 3 packs of 4 apples?

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3 x 4 = 12 apples.

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If you have 6 groups of 5, how can you find the total?

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You can add 5 six times (5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5) or multiply 6 x 5 = 30.

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What does it mean to find the total in a word problem?

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Finding the total means calculating the sum of all items or groups mentioned in the problem.