Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means 'groups of'. For example, 3 x 2 means 3 groups of 2.

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How do you solve 3 x 5?

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You can solve 3 x 5 by adding 5 three times: 5 + 5 + 5 = 15.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over. It is another way to understand multiplication.

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If you have 4 groups of 2, how can you write that in multiplication?

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You can write it as 4 x 2.

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What is the product of 1 x 1?

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The product of 1 x 1 is 1.

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What is the product of 5 x 3?

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The product of 5 x 3 is 15.

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How can you represent 6 x 7 using addition?

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You can represent 6 x 7 as 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to show multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each.

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What does it mean if a number is a factor of another number?

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A factor is a number that can be multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, 2 and 3 are factors of 6.