Arrays and Multiplication

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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, that helps visualize multiplication and division.

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How do you write a multiplication sentence for an array?

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A multiplication sentence for an array is written by multiplying the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What multiplication sentence corresponds to an array with 3 rows and 6 columns?

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3 x 6.

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If an array has 7 rows and 3 columns, what is the multiplication sentence?

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7 x 3.

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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 is the product of 7 and 8?

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56.

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If there are 8 rows of trees with 5 trees in each row, how many trees are there in total?

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40 trees.

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What is the multiplication sentence for an array with 4 rows and 9 columns?

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4 x 9.

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

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Rows refer to the horizontal lines of objects in an array.

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

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Columns refer to the vertical lines of objects in an array.