Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) means to multiply or to add a number to itself a certain number of times.

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence is a mathematical statement that shows two numbers being multiplied together, like 3 x 4.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number multiple times. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 is the same as 3 x 4.

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How do you solve 2 x 2?

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2 x 2 = 4.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 5 rows of 4 objects each represent 5 x 4.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 3 x 4, the product is 12.

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What is the difference between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is adding a number to itself multiple times, while addition is simply combining numbers together.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.