Multiplication arrays

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What is a multiplication array?

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A multiplication array is a visual representation of multiplication, typically arranged in rows and columns, where the number of rows represents one factor and the number of columns represents the other factor.

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How can you represent the multiplication sentence for an array with 4 rows and 3 columns?

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The multiplication sentence is 4 x 3 = 12.

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What is the relationship between addition and multiplication in the context of arrays?

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Multiplication can be seen as repeated addition; for example, an array of 2 rows of 4 can be represented as 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8.

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If an array has 2 rows and 4 columns, what is the multiplication sentence?

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The multiplication sentence is 2 x 4 = 8.

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How do you determine the total number of items in a rectangular array?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What multiplication sentence represents an array with 4 rows and 4 columns?

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The multiplication sentence is 4 x 4 = 16.

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What is the total number of items in an array with 3 rows and 5 columns?

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The total number of items is 3 x 5 = 15.

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How can you visualize the multiplication of 3 x 2 using an array?

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You can visualize it as 3 rows of 2 items each.

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What is the significance of the commutative property in multiplication arrays?

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The commutative property states that the order of factors does not change the product; for example, 3 x 4 is the same as 4 x 3.

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How can you use arrays to solve word problems involving multiplication?

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You can draw an array to represent the problem visually, making it easier to calculate the total.