Multiplication and Division 3rd Grade

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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 is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What do we call the result of a multiplication problem?

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The result of a multiplication problem is called the product.

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What do we call the result of a division problem?

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The result of a division problem is called the quotient.

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What is the equation for 5 groups of 3?

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5 x 3 = 15.

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What is the equation for 3 groups of 5?

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3 x 5 = 15.

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If you divide a number by itself, what is the result?

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The result is always 1.

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What is a dividend in division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is a divisor in division?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. For example, if 4 x 5 = 20, then 20 ÷ 5 = 4.