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 one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the product of 5 and 8?

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The product of 5 and 8 is 40.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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If Mrs. Shipe bought 10 bags of candy with 10 pieces in each bag, how do you calculate the total number of pieces?

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To calculate the total number of pieces, multiply the number of bags (10) by the number of pieces in each bag (10): 10 x 10 = 100.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What are factors in multiplication?

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Factors are numbers that are multiplied together to get a product. For example, in the multiplication 12 x 15, both 12 and 15 are factors.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is the best way to estimate Cindy's yearly earnings if she earns $27 a week?

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To estimate Cindy's yearly earnings, multiply her weekly earnings ($27) by the number of weeks in a year (52): 27 x 52 = approximately $1,404.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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How do you find the product of two numbers?

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To find the product of two numbers, you multiply them together using the multiplication operation.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the significance of the number 180 in the context of factors?

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The number 180 can be expressed as a product of its factors, such as 12 and 15, which means that 12 x 15 = 180.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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How can you estimate large products, such as 276 boxes of Skittles with 72 Skittles in each?

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To estimate large products, round the numbers to the nearest ten or hundred and then multiply. For example, round 276 to 300 and 72 to 70, then calculate 300 x 70 = 21,000.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the formula for calculating the total number of items when given bags and items per bag?

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The formula is: Total items = Number of bags x Items per bag.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is a form of repeated addition. For example, 4 x 3 is the same as adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1