Arrays

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What is an array in mathematics?

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An array is a systematic arrangement of objects, usually in rows and columns, used to represent multiplication and division.

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How can repeated addition be used to represent an array?

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Repeated addition is the process of adding the same number multiple times, which can represent the total number of items in an array.

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What is the repeated addition sentence for an array with 3 rows of 2?

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2 + 2 + 2 = 6.

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What direction do rows go in an array?

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Rows go from left to right.

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What is the difference between rows and columns in an array?

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Rows are horizontal lines of items, while columns are vertical lines of items.

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How do you determine the total number of items in an array?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What is the repeated addition sentence for an array with 4 rows of 4?

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4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16.

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If an array has 5 columns and 3 rows, how many total items are there?

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There are 15 total items (5 columns x 3 rows = 15).

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What is the repeated addition sentence for 3 rows of 5?

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5 + 5 + 5 = 15.

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How can you visualize an array?

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You can visualize an array by drawing dots or using objects arranged in rows and columns.