Arrays

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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, used to represent multiplication and division.

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How do you determine the number of rows and columns in an array?

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The number of rows is the count of horizontal lines, while the number of columns is the count of vertical lines.

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What multiplication sentence does a 4x4 array represent?

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4 x 4 = 16.

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What multiplication sentence does a 5x7 array represent?

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5 x 7 = 35.

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What is the relationship between arrays and multiplication?

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Arrays visually represent multiplication by showing how many groups of a certain size are present.

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How can you find the total number of items in an array?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What does it mean when an array is described as 'columns'?

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Columns refer to the vertical arrangements in an array that go up and down.

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What does it mean when an array is described as 'rows'?

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Rows refer to the horizontal arrangements in an array that go from left to right.

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If an array has 4 rows and 6 columns, what is the total number of items?

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4 x 6 = 24.

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If an array has 4 rows and 8 columns, what is the total number of items?

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4 x 8 = 32.