Multiplication and Division

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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 does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into equal parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

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What is the product of 8 x 8?

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64

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If Nikki has 24 strawberries and needs 6 for one smoothie, how many smoothies can she make?

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4 smoothies.

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What is the result of 3 x 8?

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24

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What is 27 ÷ 3?

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9

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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 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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What is a quotient in division?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 20 ÷ 4, the quotient is 5.

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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.