Multiplication and Division Word Problems & Unknowns

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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 = 12.

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

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What does the symbol 'x' represent in math?

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The symbol 'x' represents multiplication.

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What does the symbol '÷' represent in math?

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The symbol '÷' represents division.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total number of groups and how many 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 amount and how many equal parts you need to divide it into, then divide those two numbers.

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What is an unknown in a math problem?

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An unknown is a value that we do not know yet and is often represented by a symbol like '∆' or 'x'.

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What is the equation for finding an unknown in multiplication?

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If you have an equation like 7 x ∆ = 42, you can find the unknown by dividing 42 by 7.

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What is the equation for finding an unknown in division?

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If you have an equation like ∆ ÷ 4 = 5, you can find the unknown by multiplying 5 by 4.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum.