Multiplication- Arrays

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. It combines two numbers, called factors, to produce a product.

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What is an array in mathematics?

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An array is a systematic arrangement of objects, usually in rows and columns, that helps visualize multiplication and other mathematical concepts.

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How can arrays be used to represent multiplication?

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Arrays can represent multiplication by showing the number of rows and columns corresponding to the factors. For example, a 5 x 4 array has 5 rows and 4 columns, representing the multiplication fact 5 x 4.

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What is the product of 5 and 4?

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The product of 5 and 4 is 20.

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What is the product of 6 and 2?

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The product of 6 and 2 is 12.

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What multiplication fact is represented by the array with 6 rows and 4 columns?

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The multiplication fact represented is 6 x 4 = 24.

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What multiplication fact is represented by the array with 3 rows and 8 columns?

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The multiplication fact represented is 3 x 8 = 24.

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What is the correct product of 2 and 5?

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The correct product of 2 and 5 is 10.

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How do you check if a multiplication fact is correct?

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You can check if a multiplication fact is correct by performing the multiplication operation and comparing the result to the stated product.

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What is a common mistake when multiplying?

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A common mistake when multiplying is miscalculating the product, such as stating that 2 x 5 = 12 instead of the correct answer, which is 10.