multiplication arrays

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What is a multiplication array?

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A multiplication array is a visual representation of multiplication concepts, typically arranged in rows and columns to show how many groups of a certain number are being multiplied.

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How can you represent the multiplication problem 3 x 6 using an array?

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You can represent 3 x 6 with an array that has 3 rows and 6 columns, showing a total of 18 individual units.

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What multiplication problem does an array with 2 rows and 6 columns represent?

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The array represents the multiplication problem 2 x 6.

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If an array has 4 rows and 3 columns, what multiplication problem does it illustrate?

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The array illustrates the multiplication problem 4 x 3.

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What is the product of the multiplication problem 4 x 4?

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The product of 4 x 4 is 16.

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How can arrays help in understanding multiplication?

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Arrays help visualize multiplication by showing the total number of items in groups, making it easier to understand the concept of repeated addition.

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

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Multiplication can be seen as repeated addition; for example, 3 x 4 can be viewed as adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4).

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What does the term 'factors' refer to in multiplication?

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Factors are the numbers being multiplied together in a multiplication problem, such as in 3 x 6, where 3 and 6 are the factors.

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How can you determine the total number of items in a multiplication array?

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To determine the total number of items, multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What is the significance of the commutative property in multiplication?

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