Multiplication Arrays

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array in multiplication is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns to show how many groups of a certain number are being multiplied.

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What does the term 'product' refer to in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product (e.g., 3 x 4 = 4 x 3).

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How can you represent the multiplication 2 x 3 using an array?

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You can represent 2 x 3 with an array of 2 rows and 3 columns, showing a total of 6 items.

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property states that any number multiplied by 1 remains unchanged (e.g., 5 x 1 = 5).

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What is the zero property of multiplication?

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The zero property states that any number multiplied by 0 equals 0 (e.g., 7 x 0 = 0).

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product.

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How do you solve a multiplication problem using repeated addition?

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You can solve a multiplication problem by adding one of the factors repeatedly, for example, 4 x 3 can be solved as 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is the difference between a factor and a product?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied, while the product is the result of that multiplication.

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What does it mean to multiply by 10?

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Multiplying by 10 shifts the digits of a number one place to the left, effectively increasing its value tenfold.