Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added 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 does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied together.

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What is the product of 6 x 3?

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18

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If Hayden used 2 oranges per glass of juice and made 6 glasses, how many oranges did he use?

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12 oranges (2 x 6 = 12).

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What is the product of 8 x 2?

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16

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If Atticus' 4 friends each brought 4 slices of pizza, how many slices do they have in total?

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16 slices (4 x 4 = 16).

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What is the product of 2 x 5?

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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. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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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.

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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 in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).