Beginning 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 times 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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What does 'groups of' mean in multiplication?

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'Groups of' means you have a certain number of items in each group and you want to find out how many items there are in total.

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How do you write 4 groups of 2 in multiplication?

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You write it as 4 x 2.

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What is 5 x 3?

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15

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If you have 2 groups of 5, how many do you have in total?

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10

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What is the repeated addition for 4 x 3?

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3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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How many eyes do 7 friends have together?

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14 (because each friend has 2 eyes: 7 x 2 = 14).

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What is 6 x 2?

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12

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If there are 3 boats with 6 people in each, how many people are there?

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18 (3 x 6 = 18).

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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It means to multiply or to find the total of groups.