Interpret Multiplication as Comparison - 4th Grade Math
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What does the equation $35 = 5 \times 7$ say using the phrase "times as many"?
What does the equation $35 = 5 \times 7$ say using the phrase "times as many"?
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$35$ is $5$ times as many as $7$. In multiplication as comparison, the product equals the multiplier times the base value.
$35$ is $5$ times as many as $7$. In multiplication as comparison, the product equals the multiplier times the base value.
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What number completes the comparison: "$36$ is $9$ times as many as $\square$"?
What number completes the comparison: "$36$ is $9$ times as many as $\square$"?
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$4$. Divide the product by the multiplier: $36 ÷ 9 = 4$.
$4$. Divide the product by the multiplier: $36 ÷ 9 = 4$.
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What does the equation $35 = 5 \times 7$ also say using the phrase "times as many"?
What does the equation $35 = 5 \times 7$ also say using the phrase "times as many"?
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$35$ is $7$ times as many as $5$. Multiplication is commutative, so both factors can be the multiplier in comparisons.
$35$ is $7$ times as many as $5$. Multiplication is commutative, so both factors can be the multiplier in comparisons.
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What verbal comparison matches the equation $56 = 7 \times 8$ using "times as many"?
What verbal comparison matches the equation $56 = 7 \times 8$ using "times as many"?
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$56$ is $7$ times as many as $8$. Read the equation as: product is multiplier times base value.
$56$ is $7$ times as many as $8$. Read the equation as: product is multiplier times base value.
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What multiplication equation represents: "$40$ is $8$ times as many as $5$"?
What multiplication equation represents: "$40$ is $8$ times as many as $5$"?
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$40 = 8 \times 5$. The product $40$ equals $8$ groups of $5$.
$40 = 8 \times 5$. The product $40$ equals $8$ groups of $5$.
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What multiplication equation represents: "$18$ is $2$ times as many as $9$"?
What multiplication equation represents: "$18$ is $2$ times as many as $9$"?
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$18 = 2 \times 9$. The product $18$ equals $2$ groups of $9$.
$18 = 2 \times 9$. The product $18$ equals $2$ groups of $9$.
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What multiplication equation represents: "$21$ is $7$ times as many as $3$"?
What multiplication equation represents: "$21$ is $7$ times as many as $3$"?
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$21 = 7 \times 3$. The product $21$ equals $7$ groups of $3$.
$21 = 7 \times 3$. The product $21$ equals $7$ groups of $3$.
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Which equation represents: "There are $4$ times as many dogs as cats" if $D$ is dogs and $C$ is cats?
Which equation represents: "There are $4$ times as many dogs as cats" if $D$ is dogs and $C$ is cats?
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$D = 4 \times C$. Write the comparison with the larger amount as the product of the multiplication.
$D = 4 \times C$. Write the comparison with the larger amount as the product of the multiplication.
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What number completes the equation for the comparison: "$\square$ is $6$ times as many as $7$"?
What number completes the equation for the comparison: "$\square$ is $6$ times as many as $7$"?
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$42$. Multiply the base by the multiplier: $6 × 7 = 42$.
$42$. Multiply the base by the multiplier: $6 × 7 = 42$.
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What number completes the equation for the comparison: "$\square$ is $3$ times as many as $11$"?
What number completes the equation for the comparison: "$\square$ is $3$ times as many as $11$"?
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$33$. Multiply the base by the multiplier: $3 × 11 = 33$.
$33$. Multiply the base by the multiplier: $3 × 11 = 33$.
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Which equation represents: "Mia has $3$ times as many stickers as Ben" if $M$ is Mia and $B$ is Ben?
Which equation represents: "Mia has $3$ times as many stickers as Ben" if $M$ is Mia and $B$ is Ben?
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$M = 3 \times B$. Mia's amount equals $3$ times Ben's amount.
$M = 3 \times B$. Mia's amount equals $3$ times Ben's amount.
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Which equation represents: "Ben has $3$ times as many stickers as Mia" if $B$ is Ben and $M$ is Mia?
Which equation represents: "Ben has $3$ times as many stickers as Mia" if $B$ is Ben and $M$ is Mia?
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$B = 3 \times M$. Ben's amount equals $3$ times Mia's amount.
$B = 3 \times M$. Ben's amount equals $3$ times Mia's amount.
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Identify the correct equation for: "$5$ times as many as $9$ is $45$".
Identify the correct equation for: "$5$ times as many as $9$ is $45$".
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$45 = 5 \times 9$. The phrase structure matches: multiplier × base = product.
$45 = 5 \times 9$. The phrase structure matches: multiplier × base = product.
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Find and correct the equation for: "$32$ is $4$ times as many as $8$" written as $32 = 4 + 8$.
Find and correct the equation for: "$32$ is $4$ times as many as $8$" written as $32 = 4 + 8$.
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Correct: $32 = 4 \times 8$. Addition was incorrectly used; multiplication shows "times as many."
Correct: $32 = 4 \times 8$. Addition was incorrectly used; multiplication shows "times as many."
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What number completes the comparison: "$45$ is $5$ times as many as $\square$"?
What number completes the comparison: "$45$ is $5$ times as many as $\square$"?
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$9$. Divide the product by the multiplier: $45 ÷ 5 = 9$.
$9$. Divide the product by the multiplier: $45 ÷ 5 = 9$.
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What verbal comparison matches the equation $56 = 7 \times 8$ using "times as many" (other factor)?
What verbal comparison matches the equation $56 = 7 \times 8$ using "times as many" (other factor)?
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$56$ is $8$ times as many as $7$. Using the commutative property, either factor can be the multiplier.
$56$ is $8$ times as many as $7$. Using the commutative property, either factor can be the multiplier.
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Which equation represents: "There are $6$ times as many apples as pears" if $A$ is apples and $P$ is pears?
Which equation represents: "There are $6$ times as many apples as pears" if $A$ is apples and $P$ is pears?
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$A = 6 \times P$. The larger quantity equals the multiplier times the smaller quantity.
$A = 6 \times P$. The larger quantity equals the multiplier times the smaller quantity.
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What is the meaning of "$a$ is $b$ times as much as $c$" written as a multiplication equation?
What is the meaning of "$a$ is $b$ times as much as $c$" written as a multiplication equation?
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$a = b \times c$. "Times as much" and "times as many" both translate to multiplication equations.
$a = b \times c$. "Times as much" and "times as many" both translate to multiplication equations.
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What is the meaning of "$a$ is $b$ times as many as $c$" written as a multiplication equation?
What is the meaning of "$a$ is $b$ times as many as $c$" written as a multiplication equation?
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$a = b \times c$. "Times as many" translates to multiplication with the multiplier before the base.
$a = b \times c$. "Times as many" translates to multiplication with the multiplier before the base.
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What verbal statement matches the equation $42 = 6 \times 7$ using the other factor?
What verbal statement matches the equation $42 = 6 \times 7$ using the other factor?
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$42$ is $7$ times as many as $6$. The commutative property allows reading with either factor first.
$42$ is $7$ times as many as $6$. The commutative property allows reading with either factor first.
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