Multiplication Fact Families

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What is a fact family in multiplication and division?

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A fact family is a group of related addition and subtraction or multiplication and division facts that use the same numbers. For example, the numbers 6, 7, and 42 form a fact family: 6 x 7 = 42, 7 x 6 = 42, 42 ÷ 6 = 7, and 42 ÷ 7 = 6.

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Complete the fact family: 42 ÷ 7 = ?

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6

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What multiplication fact can you use to solve 45 ÷ 9 = 5?

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9 x 5 = 45.

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What is the result of 21 ÷ 3?

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7

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What is the result of 36 ÷ 6?

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6

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Which equation belongs in the same fact family as 18 ÷ 9 = 2?

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18 ÷ 2 = 9.

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How can you find a missing number in a fact family?

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You can find a missing number by using the known numbers in the family and applying the inverse operations of multiplication and division.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division in a fact family?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; knowing one allows you to find the other.

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If 5 x 9 = 45, what is the corresponding division fact?

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45 ÷ 9 = 5 and 45 ÷ 5 = 9.

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What is the first step to solve a division problem using a fact family?

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Identify the numbers involved and determine the related multiplication facts.