Multiplication or Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (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 a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is 'x' or '*'. It indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied.

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What is the division symbol?

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The division symbol is '÷' or '/'. It indicates that one number is to be divided by another.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 5 and 6 is 30.

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What is the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, the quotient of 20 divided by 4 is 5.

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If 7 x 3 = 21, what is 21 ÷ 3?

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21 ÷ 3 = 7. This shows the relationship between multiplication and division.

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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. For example, in 4 x 5 = 20, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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What is a dividend in division?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division operation. For example, in 12 ÷ 3, 12 is the dividend.

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What is a divisor in division?

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A divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided. For example, in 12 ÷ 3, 3 is the divisor.