Arrays

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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, used to represent multiplication and division.

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How do you write a multiplication sentence for an array with 4 rows and 4 columns?

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4 x 4 = 16

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What is the area of an array with 6 rows and 6 columns?

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36 square tiles.

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

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Columns are the vertical arrangements of elements in an array, going from top to bottom.

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

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Rows are the horizontal arrangements of elements in an array, going from left to right.

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If an array has 3 rows and 4 columns, what is the multiplication sentence that represents it?

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3 x 4 = 12

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How can you determine 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 relationship between arrays and multiplication?

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Arrays visually represent multiplication by showing how many groups of a certain size are present.

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What is the area of an array with 3 rows and 5 columns?

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15 square tiles.

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How do you find the number of columns in an array if you know the total area and the number of rows?

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Divide the total area by the number of rows.