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 sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to combine groups of equal size. For example, 4 x 2 means 4 groups of 2.

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What is a multiplication fact?

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A multiplication fact is a simple multiplication equation, like 2 x 3 = 6.

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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 represent 3 x 4.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two numbers. For example, in 5 x 2, the product is 10.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. In 6 x 4, both 6 and 4 are factors.

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How can you use repeated addition to understand multiplication?

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You can think of multiplication as adding the same number multiple times. For example, 4 x 3 is the same as 4 + 4 + 4.

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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 does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way you group them does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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What is a multiplication table?

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A multiplication table is a chart that shows the products of pairs of numbers, helping to visualize multiplication.