Multiplication: Equal Groups & Repeated Addition

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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. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What does 'equal groups' mean in multiplication?

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Equal groups refer to dividing a total into groups that have the same number of items. For example, in 4 x 3, there are 4 groups of 3.

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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 how many times a number is added. For example, 5 + 5 + 5 can be expressed as 3 x 5.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 6 + 6 + 6?

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The multiplication sentence for 6 + 6 + 6 is 3 x 6.

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What is the result of 3 x 9?

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The result of 3 x 9 is 27.

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How do you write 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 as a multiplication sentence?

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2 + 2 + 2 + 2 can be written as 4 x 2.

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What is an example of repeated addition?

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An example of repeated addition is 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is a shortcut for addition; it allows you to add the same number multiple times quickly.

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What is the product of 6 and 3?

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The product of 6 and 3 is 18.

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If you have 5 groups of 4, how can you express this in multiplication?

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You can express 5 groups of 4 as 5 x 4.