Understanding Multiplication and Division Keywords

What should you do if you see the word 'doubled' in a math problem?

• Divide the numbers

• Multiply the numbers

• Subtract the numbers

• Add the numbers

Which keyword suggests that you should multiply in a word problem?

• Divided by

• Times as many

• Shared evenly

• Quotient

If a problem mentions 'shared evenly', which operation is likely needed?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

What operation would you use if a problem states 'split evenly'?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

In the context of math problems, what does the term 'quotient' refer to?

• The result of a subtraction

• The result of an addition

• The result of a division

• The result of a multiplication