Multiplication and Repeated Addition

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4).

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How can multiplication be represented visually?

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Multiplication can be represented using arrays, groups, or area models, which help visualize the total as a combination of rows and columns.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and repeated addition?

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Multiplication is a shortcut for repeated addition. For example, 5 x 4 is the same as adding 5 four times (5 + 5 + 5 + 5).

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What does the equation 8 x 6 represent?

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The equation 8 x 6 represents 8 groups of 6, which can be visualized as 8 rows of 6 items each.

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How do you calculate the total in an array?

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To calculate the total in an array, multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What is the product of 5 and 7?

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The product of 5 and 7 is 35.

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If Leah has 3 boxes of paints with 8 colors each, how many colors does she have in total?

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Leah has a total of 24 colors, calculated by multiplying 3 boxes by 8 colors per box (3 x 8 = 24).

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What multiplication fact is represented by 4 groups of 5?

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The multiplication fact represented is 4 x 5.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using repeated addition or by dividing the product by one of the factors to see if you get the other factor.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication that consists of rows and columns, showing how many items are in each group.