Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) is the same as 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 that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you multiply a number by another number, you can divide the result by one of those numbers to get back the original number.

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How do you solve a division problem?

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To solve a division problem, you determine how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend. For example, in 20 ÷ 4, you find that 4 fits into 20 five times.

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What is a quotient?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem. For example, in the division problem 15 ÷ 3, the quotient is 5.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder. For example, in the multiplication 3 x 4 = 12, both 3 and 4 are factors of 12.

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What is a product?

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The product is the result of a multiplication problem. For example, in the multiplication 6 x 7, the product is 42.

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If the result equals the dividend, your answer is correct.

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What is the importance of rounding in division?

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Rounding in division is important when dealing with real-world problems where exact numbers may not be practical. It helps simplify the answer to a more manageable number.

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How do you represent division in a fraction?

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