Multiplication Fact Families

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What is a multiplication fact family?

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A multiplication fact family consists of a set of related multiplication and division facts that use the same numbers. For example, the numbers 5, 7, and 35 form a fact family: 5 x 7 = 35, 7 x 5 = 35, 35 ÷ 5 = 7, and 35 ÷ 7 = 5.

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How do you find a missing number in a multiplication fact family?

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To find a missing number in a multiplication fact family, you can use the known multiplication or division facts to calculate the unknown number. For example, if you know 5 x 7 = 35, you can find that 7 x __ = 35 by dividing 35 by 5.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division in fact families?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. In a fact family, the multiplication facts can be used to derive the corresponding division facts. For example, if 5 x 7 = 35, then 35 ÷ 5 = 7 and 35 ÷ 7 = 5.

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What is the product of 9 and 5?

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The product of 9 and 5 is 45.

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If 12 ÷ 2 = ?, what is the answer?

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The answer is 6.

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Complete the fact family: 5 x 7 = 35, 7 x __ = 35. What is the missing number?

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The missing number is 5.

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What is the result of 35 ÷ 5?

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The result of 35 ÷ 5 is 7.

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What is the result of 35 ÷ 7?

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The result of 35 ÷ 7 is 5.

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How can you verify that 12 ÷ 2 = 6 is correct?

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You can verify it by multiplying the answer by the divisor: 6 x 2 = 12.

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What multiplication fact can you use to solve 45 ÷ 9 = 5?

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You can use the fact 9 x 5 = 45.