Multiplication Arrays

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What is a multiplication array?

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A multiplication array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to show multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each can be shown as an array of 3 by 4.

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How do you represent 2 x 5 using an array?

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You can represent 2 x 5 with an array that has 2 rows and 5 columns. It looks like this: ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜

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What does the term 'factors' mean in multiplication?

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Factors are the numbers you multiply together to get a product. For example, in 4 x 3, both 4 and 3 are factors.

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What is the product of 6 x 3?

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The product of 6 x 3 is 18.

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If you have an array of 4 rows and 2 columns, how many total objects are there?

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There are 8 total objects (4 rows x 2 columns = 8).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is repeated addition. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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How can you use an array to solve 5 x 2?

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You can draw an array with 5 rows and 2 columns. Count the total boxes to find the answer, which is 10.

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What is an example of a multiplication sentence?

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An example of a multiplication sentence is 7 x 3 = 21.

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What does it mean to 'array' numbers?

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To 'array' numbers means to arrange them in rows and columns to visualize multiplication.

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How can you find the total in a 3 x 4 array?

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To find the total in a 3 x 4 array, multiply 3 (rows) by 4 (columns) to get 12.