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 word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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'More than' indicates addition. For example, if a problem states '5 more than 3', it means 3 + 5.

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What does 'less than' mean in a word problem?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, if a problem states '5 less than 10', it means 10 - 5.

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If a student collects 327 cans and collects 138 more than another class, how do you find out how many cans the other class collected?

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You subtract 138 from 327: 327 - 138 = 189.

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How do you find the total when adding two quantities together?

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You simply add the two numbers. For example, if Rob sells 127 bottles and Wyatt sells 169 bottles, you add them: 127 + 169 = 296.

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What is the equation to find out how many people were at a game before some left?

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You add the number of people who left to the number of people remaining. For example, if 27 left and 762 remained, the equation is: 762 + 27 = 789.

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What is the equation for finding the total number of walks if you walk 7 dogs for 5 days?

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The equation is: 7 x 5 = 35.

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If Austin practices the piano 4 days a week, how do you find out how many days he practices in 9 weeks?

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You multiply the number of days he practices each week by the number of weeks: 4 x 9 = 36.