Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. It is often referred to as repeated addition.

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How do you calculate the total number of items in packs?

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To calculate the total number of items in packs, multiply the number of packs by the number of items in each pack. For example, if there are 8 packs of 9 items each, the total is 8 x 9 = 72.

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What is the result of doubling a number?

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Doubling a number means multiplying it by 2. For example, if you double $5, you get $10.

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How do you find the total number of wheels on bicycles?

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To find the total number of wheels on bicycles, multiply the number of bicycles by the number of wheels each bicycle has. For example, 9 bicycles with 2 wheels each have a total of 9 x 2 = 18 wheels.

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What is a way to represent the multiplication fact 2 x 6?

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The multiplication fact 2 x 6 can be represented as 2 groups of 6, or 6 + 6. It cannot be represented as 6 + 6 + 6 + 6, which equals 24.

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How do you calculate the total cost for multiple people?

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To calculate the total cost for multiple people, multiply the cost per person by the number of people. For example, if tickets cost $2 each and there are 4 people, the total cost is 4 x 2 = $8.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property of multiplication states that the way in which numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property of multiplication states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is the process of adding the same number multiple times, which is equivalent to multiplication. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 = 3 x 4.

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How can you represent multiplication using arrays?

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Multiplication can be represented using arrays by arranging objects in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.