Multiplication on a Number Line

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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 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the number line represent in multiplication?

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A number line shows how many times to jump forward to find the total. Each jump represents one group of the number being multiplied.

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What is the repeated addition for 3 x 2?

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3 x 2 = 3 + 3 = 6.

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What is the flip flop property of multiplication?

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The flip flop property means that changing the order of the numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 4 x 3 = 3 x 4.

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What does 5 x 1 equal?

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5 x 1 = 5. This means you have 5 groups of 1.

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How can you show 4 x 2 on a number line?

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You can show 4 x 2 by making 2 jumps of 4 on the number line: 0, 4, 8.

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What is the product of 6 x 3?

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6 x 3 = 18.

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What does 2 x 5 equal in repeated addition?

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2 x 5 = 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 10.

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What multiplication fact does this show: 3 x 3?

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3 x 3 = 9.

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What is the result of 4 x 3?

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4 x 3 = 12.