Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal groups, which gives 3.

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If 4 children each have 6 balls, how many balls do they have in total?

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24 balls

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is repeated addition. For example, 3 x 4 is the same as 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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How do you find the number of items in each group when dividing?

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You divide the total number of items by the number of groups. For example, 20 puppies in 4 boxes means 20 ÷ 4 = 5 puppies in each box.

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What is the product of 8 and 5?

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40

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If I have 35 toys and give 5 to each friend, how many friends can I give toys to?

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7 friends

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign means to multiply or to find the total of equal groups.

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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. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is a quotient in division?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 12 ÷ 4, the quotient is 3.