Multiplication Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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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 multiplication is needed to find the answer, often involving real-life scenarios.

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How do you identify the numbers to multiply in a word problem?

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Look for keywords that indicate groups or sets, such as 'each', 'total', 'in all', or 'every'. These often signal that multiplication is needed.

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If a box contains 12 items and you have 5 boxes, how many items do you have in total?

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60 items (12 x 5 = 60).

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Total = Number of groups x Number of items in each group.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. If you multiply two numbers and then divide the result by one of the original numbers, you should get the other number.

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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 a multiplication problem does not change the product. For example, 4 x 5 = 5 x 4.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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If a theater has 200 seats and is full for 4 shows, how many tickets were sold?

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800 tickets (200 x 4 = 800).

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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 6 x 7, both 6 and 7 are factors.