Multiplication and Division Fact Families

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What is a fact family in multiplication and division?

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A fact family is a group of related addition and subtraction or multiplication and division equations that use the same numbers.

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List the equations in the fact family for the numbers 3, 4, and 12.

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3 x 4 = 12, 4 x 3 = 12, 12 ÷ 3 = 4, 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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How do you find the missing number in a fact family?

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To find the missing number, use the known numbers in the equations to solve for the unknown using multiplication or division.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division in a fact family?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; knowing one allows you to find the other.

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If 5 x 11 = 55, what are the other equations in its fact family?

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11 x 5 = 55, 55 ÷ 5 = 11, 55 ÷ 11 = 5.

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What is the product of 4 and 3?

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The product of 4 and 3 is 12.

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What is the quotient of 12 divided by 4?

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The quotient of 12 divided by 4 is 3.

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How can you represent a fact family using an array?

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An array visually represents the multiplication and division relationships by organizing objects in rows and columns.

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What is the missing factor if 5 x ? = 25?

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The missing factor is 5.

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What does the equation 12 ÷ 3 = ? represent in a fact family?

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It represents the division operation that relates to the multiplication equation 3 x 4 = 12.