Multiplication and Division worded problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal groups, which gives 3.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify how many groups there are and how many items are in each group, then multiply those two numbers.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total number of items and how many groups you want to split them into, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What does the symbol 'x' mean in math?

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The symbol 'x' means multiplication. For example, 5 x 2 means 5 multiplied by 2.

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What does the symbol '÷' mean in math?

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The symbol '÷' means division. For example, 10 ÷ 2 means 10 divided by 2.

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If there are 5 bags with 3 apples in each bag, how many apples are there altogether?

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15 apples (5 x 3 = 15).

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If 20 candies are shared equally among 4 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

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5 candies (20 ÷ 4 = 5).

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What is the equation for finding the total number of items in groups?

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The equation is: Total = Number of groups x Number of items in each group.

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What is the equation for finding how many items are in each group?

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The equation is: Number of items in each group = Total ÷ Number of groups.