multiplication strategies

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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 4 x 5 represent?

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It represents adding 4 five times: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20.

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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 to show multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each can be shown as 3 x 4.

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How can repeated addition be used in multiplication?

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Repeated addition is when you add the same number over and over. For example, 5 + 5 + 5 = 3 x 5.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6?

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The multiplication sentence is 5 x 6 = 30.

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What does the multiplication sentence 2 x 4 mean?

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It means adding 2 four times: 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8.

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How do you solve 7 + 7 + 7 using multiplication?

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You can use the multiplication sentence 7 x 3.

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What is the product of 3 x 3?

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The product is 9.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication?

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Addition combines numbers to find a total, while multiplication is adding the same number multiple times.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 + 4 + 4 + 4?

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The multiplication sentence is 4 x 4 = 16.