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 can you represent multiplication using an array?

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Multiplication can be represented by the number of rows multiplied by the number of columns in an array.

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What is the relationship between repeated addition and multiplication?

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Repeated addition is a way to express multiplication; for example, 4 + 4 + 4 can be expressed as 3 x 4.

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What does the term 'columns' refer to in an array?

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Columns refer to the vertical arrangements of elements in an array.

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What does the term 'rows' refer to in an array?

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Rows refer to the horizontal arrangements of elements in an array.

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If an array has 3 rows and 4 columns, what is the total number of elements?

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The total number of elements is 3 x 4 = 12.

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How can you determine the number of columns in an array?

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The number of columns can be determined by counting the vertical groups of elements.

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What is the equation for an array with 5 rows and 3 columns?

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The equation is 5 x 3 = 15.

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How can you express the total of an array using repeated addition?

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You can express the total by adding the number of elements in each row together.

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What is the formula to find the total number of elements in an array?

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The formula is: Total Elements = Number of Rows x Number of Columns.