Multiply or Divide?

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What does multiplication mean?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number 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 does division mean?

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

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What is the multiplication sentence for 8 groups of 2?

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8 x 2 = 16.

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What is the division sentence for 16 divided into 4 equal groups?

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16 ÷ 4 = 4.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If 4 x 3 = 12, then 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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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. In 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is a product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers. In 3 x 4, the product is 12.

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What is a dividend in division?

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The dividend is the number being divided. In 12 ÷ 3, 12 is the dividend.

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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. In 12 ÷ 3, 3 is the divisor.

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What is a quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of division. In 12 ÷ 3, the quotient is 4.