Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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

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What is the multiplication sentence for 5 groups of 3?

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5 x 3 = 15

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How can you express repeated addition as multiplication?

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Repeated addition can be expressed as multiplication by counting the number of groups and the size of each group. For example, 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 4 x 3 = 12.

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If a teacher bakes 7 pies for each of the 3 teachers, how do you calculate the total number of pies?

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You multiply the number of pies per teacher by the number of teachers: 7 x 3 = 21.

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What does the equation 2 x 1 equal?

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2 x 1 = 2.

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How do you represent an array in multiplication?

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An array can be represented in multiplication by counting the number of rows and columns. For example, a 5x5 array represents 5 x 5.

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What is the product of 5 and 5?

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The product of 5 and 5 is 25.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is a shortcut for repeated addition. For example, 4 x 3 is the same as 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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How can you visualize multiplication using an array?

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You can visualize multiplication using an array by arranging objects in rows and columns, where the number of rows represents one factor and the number of columns represents the other.

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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.