Multiplication Grouping

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. It combines groups of equal sizes.

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What is the product of 6 and 3?

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The product of 6 and 3 is 18.

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How can you represent 7 multiplied by 5 using an array model?

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You can represent 7 multiplied by 5 using an array model by creating 7 rows of 5 items each, totaling 35 items.

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If Abby gives 3 pieces of paper to each of 7 kids, how do you calculate the total pieces of paper?

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You calculate the total by multiplying the number of kids (7) by the number of pieces each receives (3): 7 x 3 = 21.

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What is the multiplication fact for 5 times 4?

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The multiplication fact for 5 times 4 is 20.

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How many tires are there on 3 cars if each car has 4 tires?

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There are 12 tires on 3 cars, calculated as 3 cars x 4 tires each = 12 tires.

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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, 4 x 5 = 5 x 4.

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What is a multiplication table?

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A multiplication table is a table used to define a multiplication operation for an algebraic system. It shows the products of pairs of numbers.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a word problem involving multiplication, identify the quantities involved, determine what is being asked, and set up a multiplication equation based on the information given.