3rd Grade Multiplication Flashcard

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What does the Associative Property of Multiplication state?

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The Associative Property of Multiplication states that when you change the grouping of the factors, the product stays the same. For example, (2x4)x3 will give you the same answer as 2x(4x3).

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What is the Identity Property of Multiplication?

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The Identity Property of Multiplication states that the product of any number and 1 is that number. For example, 1,500 x 1 = 1,500.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product.

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What does the Zero Property of Multiplication state?

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The Zero Property of Multiplication states that the product of zero and any number is zero. For example, 1,500 x 0 = 0.

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How do you write a multiplication sentence for an array?

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To write a multiplication sentence for an array, count the number of rows and the number of columns, then multiply them. For example, an array with 5 rows and 5 columns can be written as 5x5=25.

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What is multiplication?

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

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What is the difference between factors and products?

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Factors are the numbers being multiplied, while the product is the result of that multiplication.

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Can you give an example of the Associative Property of Multiplication?

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Yes, an example is (3x5)x2 = 3x(5x2), both equal 30.

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What is the significance of the number 1 in multiplication?

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The number 1 is known as the multiplicative identity because multiplying any number by 1 does not change its value.