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 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication sentence 2 x 3 = 6 mean?

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It means that if you have 2 groups of 3, the total is 6.

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What is a rectangular array?

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A rectangular array is a way to arrange objects in rows and columns. It helps to visualize multiplication.

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How do you write 5 groups of 2 using multiplication?

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You write it as 5 x 2.

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What is the product of 4 x 3?

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The product is 12.

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If you have 6 apples and you want to make 3 groups, how many apples are in each group?

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You would have 2 apples in each group, because 6 ÷ 3 = 2.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 rows of 5?

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The multiplication sentence is 4 x 5 = 20.

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What does the term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. In 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is the result of 5 x 5?

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The result is 25.

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How can you represent 3 x 2 using addition?

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You can represent it as 3 + 3 = 6.