Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. In the multiplication 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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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. For example, in 6 x 7, the product is 42.

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If 2 x 3 = 6, what is 3 x 2?

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3 x 2 also equals 6. This shows that multiplication is commutative, meaning the order of the numbers does not change the product.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each can represent 3 x 4.

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How can you use repeated addition to understand multiplication?

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Multiplication can be thought of as repeated addition. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is the multiplication table?

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A multiplication table is a chart that shows the products of pairs of numbers, usually from 1 to 10 or 1 to 12.

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property states that any number multiplied by 1 remains the same. For example, 7 x 1 = 7.

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What is the zero property of multiplication?

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The zero property states that any number multiplied by 0 equals 0. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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If a box holds 10 items, how many items are in 5 boxes?

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There are 50 items in 5 boxes. (10 x 5 = 50)