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 numbers or quantities.

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What is a row in an array?

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A row is a horizontal line of elements in an array.

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What is a column in an array?

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A column is a vertical line of elements in an array.

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How do you calculate the total number of elements in a rectangular array?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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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.

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How can you represent the total of an array using addition?

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You can represent the total by adding the number of elements in each row or column.

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What is the relationship between arrays and multiplication?

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Arrays can be used to visualize multiplication, where the number of rows and columns represents the factors.

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What does the equation 4+4+4+4=16 represent in terms of an array?

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It represents a rectangular array with 4 rows and 4 columns, totaling 16 elements.

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What does the equation 5+5+5+5+5=25 represent in terms of an array?

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It represents a rectangular array with 5 rows and 5 columns, totaling 25 elements.

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How do you identify the number of rows in an array?

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Count the horizontal lines of elements.