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 is 3.

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What does 'groups of' mean in multiplication?

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'Groups of' means how many times to add a number. For example, 5 groups of 4 means 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20.

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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 quotient of 21 ÷ 3?

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The quotient of 21 ÷ 3 is 7.

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How many threes are in 12?

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There are 4 threes in 12.

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What is 5 x 4?

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5 x 4 equals 20.

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What is 15 ÷ 3?

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15 ÷ 3 equals 5.

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If you have 3 groups of 5, what is the total?

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3 groups of 5 equals 15.

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What is the meaning of 'equal parts' in division?

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Equal parts means that each part is the same size. For example, if you divide 10 into 2 equal parts, each part is 5.