Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. 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 a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is the product of 7 x 6?

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The product of 7 x 6 is 42.

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What is the quotient of 56 ÷ 8?

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The quotient of 56 ÷ 8 is 7.

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If 5 x 5 = 25, what is the related division fact?

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The related division fact is 25 ÷ 5 = 5.

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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 to get a product. For example, in 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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What does the term 'dividend' mean in division?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem. For example, in 12 ÷ 3, 12 is the dividend.

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What is the multiplication equation for 3 groups of 4 apples?

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The multiplication equation is 3 x 4 = 12.

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What is the division equation for 24 cookies shared among 6 friends?

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The division equation is 24 ÷ 6 = 4.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you know one, you can find the other. For example, if 4 x 5 = 20, then 20 ÷ 5 = 4.