Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added 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 a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of a multiplication equation. For example, in 3 x 4 = 12, 12 is the product.

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence is a mathematical statement that shows the multiplication of two numbers. For example, 5 x 2 = 10.

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How do you find the total number of items in multiple groups?

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To find the total number of items in multiple groups, multiply the number of items in one group by the number of groups. For example, 10 crayons in 4 boxes is 10 x 4 = 40.

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What does the term 'multiplier' mean?

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The multiplier is the number that is multiplied by another number in a multiplication equation. For example, in 4 x 3, 4 is the multiplier.

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What does the term 'multiplicand' mean?

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The multiplicand is the number that is being multiplied in a multiplication equation. For example, in 4 x 3, 3 is the multiplicand.

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What is an array in mathematics?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns. It helps visualize multiplication and division.

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Write the multiplication sentence for 5 groups of 2 cherries.

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5 x 2 = 10.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If 4 x 5 = 20, then 20 ÷ 5 = 4.