Multiplication and Division Facts

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. It is often referred to as repeated addition.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you solve a multiplication problem?

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To solve a multiplication problem, you multiply the two numbers together to find the total. For example, 3 × 5 = 15.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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How do you solve a division problem?

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To solve a division problem, you divide the first number by the second number to find out how many times the second number fits into the first. For example, 20 ÷ 4 = 5.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the multiplication sentence for 3 bags with 5 toys each?

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The multiplication sentence is 3 × 5 = 15.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the division sentence for sharing 20 strawberries among 4 people?

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The division sentence is 20 ÷ 4 = 5.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does it mean to share equally in division?

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Sharing equally in division means distributing a total amount into equal parts so that each part is the same size.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a and c ÷ a = b.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. For example, if you calculated 3 × 5 = 15, you can check by doing 15 ÷ 5 = 3.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by using multiplication. For example, if you calculated 20 ÷ 4 = 5, you can check by doing 5 × 4 = 20.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6