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 parts, which equals 3.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to multiply or to add a number to itself a certain number of times.

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What is the product of 6 x 2?

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The product of 6 x 2 is 12.

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What is the product of 2 x 2?

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The product of 2 x 2 is 4.

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

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They have a total of 24 balls.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 5 rows of 4 objects each represent 5 x 4.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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

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How do you solve 35 ÷ 5?

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To solve 35 ÷ 5, you find how many times 5 fits into 35, which is 7.

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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.