Multiplication and Repeated Addition

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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 repeated addition mean?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number over and over again. For example, 5 + 5 + 5 is the same as 5 x 3.

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How can you express 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 using multiplication?

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4 + 4 + 4 + 4 can be expressed as 4 x 4.

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If 2 + 2 + 2 = 6, what is 2 x 3?

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2 x 3 is also 6, because it means adding 2 three times.

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What is the product of 5 and 3?

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The product of 5 and 3 is 15, which means 5 + 5 + 5 = 15.

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How do you find the multiples of 10?

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To find the multiples of 10, you add 10 repeatedly: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, etc.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is a faster way to do repeated addition. For example, 3 x 4 is the same as 4 + 4 + 4.

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What is 6 x 2?

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6 x 2 is 12, which means adding 6 two times: 6 + 6 = 12.

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How can you express 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 using multiplication?

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3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 can be expressed as 3 x 5.

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What does it mean to count by fives?

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Counting by fives means adding 5 repeatedly: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, etc.