Relating Multiplication and Division

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. When you multiply two numbers, you can find the total quantity, while division breaks that total into equal parts.

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If a pet store has 18 hamsters and puts 3 in each cage, how do you determine the number of cages needed?

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You divide the total number of hamsters (18) by the number of hamsters per cage (3): 18 ÷ 3 = 6 cages.

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What is a fact family in mathematics?

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

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

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To find the missing number in a fact family, you can use the known numbers and apply the inverse operations (addition/subtraction or multiplication/division) to solve for the unknown.

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What is the division equation for 20 divided by 5?

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The division equation is 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If the product equals the dividend, your answer is correct.

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What does it mean to divide a number into equal parts?

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Dividing a number into equal parts means splitting the total into groups of the same size.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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How can multiplication be used to solve division problems?

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Multiplication can be used to solve division problems by finding a number that, when multiplied by the divisor, gives the dividend.

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What is the importance of understanding multiplication and division in real-life applications?

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Understanding multiplication and division is crucial for solving everyday problems, such as budgeting, cooking, and planning.