3rd Grade Unit 2 Prep

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What is multiplication?

Back

Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What does it mean to round a number?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to the nearest ten, hundred, etc., to make it easier to work with. For example, 26 rounded to the nearest ten is 30.

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What is the product of 7 x 9?

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The product of 7 x 9 is 63.

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How can you break apart numbers in multiplication?

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You can break apart numbers to make multiplication easier. For example, to find 4 x 7, you can break 7 into 3 and 4: (4 x 3) + (4 x 4) = 28.

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What is the equation for 8 x 3 + 8 x 5?

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The equation represents the distributive property: 8 x (3 + 5) = 8 x 8 = 64.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum.

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What is a multiplication fact?

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A multiplication fact is a basic multiplication equation that shows the product of two numbers, like 3 x 4 = 12.

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What is the difference between a product and a factor?

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A product is the result of multiplication, while factors are the numbers being multiplied together.

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What is the value of 4 x 7?

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The value of 4 x 7 is 28.

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How do you find the nearest ten for a number?

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To find the nearest ten, look at the ones place. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's 4 or less, round down.