Strip Diagrams Multiplication

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What is a strip diagram?

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A strip diagram is a visual representation used to show the relationship between numbers in a multiplication or division problem.

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How do you represent multiplication using a strip diagram?

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In a strip diagram, multiplication is represented by dividing a strip into equal parts, where each part represents one group.

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If each barrel has 8 apples and there are 3 barrels, how do you find the total number of apples?

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You multiply the number of barrels (3) by the number of apples in each barrel (8): 3 x 8 = 24 apples.

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What does the equation 4 x 5 = ? represent in a strip diagram?

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It represents 4 groups of 5, showing that there are 4 equal parts, each containing 5.

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What is the whole in a multiplication strip diagram?

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The whole is the total amount represented by the entire strip, which is the product of the multiplication.

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What does it mean when the whole is missing in a strip diagram?

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It means that the total amount is unknown, but the number of equal parts and their size are known.

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What is a partial product in multiplication?

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A partial product is the result of multiplying one part of the numbers being multiplied, often used in multi-digit multiplication.

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How do you find the total number of stamps if each page has 25 stamps and there are 36 pages?

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You multiply the number of pages (36) by the number of stamps per page (25): 36 x 25 = 900 stamps.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is repeated addition; for example, 4 x 5 is the same as adding 5 four times (5 + 5 + 5 + 5).

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What does the equation 5 x 9 = 45 mean?

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It means that there are 5 groups of 9, and the total amount is 45.