Multiplying 2-Digit x 1-Digit Numbers Flashcard

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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 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the term 'product' mean in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 6 x 7 = 42, the product is 42.

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How do you multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number?

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To multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number, you can break the 2-digit number into tens and ones, multiply each part by the 1-digit number, and then add the results together.

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What is the first step in solving a multiplication problem?

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The first step is to identify the numbers you need to multiply and understand what the problem is asking.

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If Mr. Smith bought 8 kits at $15 each, how do you find the total cost?

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Multiply the number of kits (8) by the cost of each kit ($15): 8 x 15 = $120.

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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, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 6 bags of 28 Kisses?

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The multiplication sentence is 6 x 28, which means you have 6 groups of 28 Kisses.

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What is the product of 4 x 5?

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The product of 4 x 5 is 20.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using addition. For example, if you found 4 x 5 = 20, you can add 5 four times: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20.

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What does 'show your work' mean in math?

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'Show your work' means to write down the steps you took to solve a problem so that others can understand how you got your answer.