Multiplication and Division 3rd Grade

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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 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What is a product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 4 x 5 = 20, 20 is the product.

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What is a quotient in division?

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

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into the same number of parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

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What is a rectangular array?

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A rectangular array is a way to arrange objects in rows and columns. It helps visualize multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each can be represented as 3 x 4.

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How do you find the missing factor in multiplication?

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To find the missing factor, you can divide the product by the known factor. For example, if 7 x ? = 56, then ? = 56 ÷ 7 = 8.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you know one, you can find the other. For example, if 4 x 5 = 20, then 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two expressions are equal. For example, 4 x 6 = 24 is an equation.

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What does it mean to divide evenly?

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To divide evenly means that when you split a number, there are no leftovers. For example, 10 ÷ 2 = 5 is even, but 10 ÷ 3 = 3 with 1 leftover is not.