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 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the term 'factors' mean in multiplication?

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Factors are the numbers that are multiplied together to get a product. For example, in 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, the product of 6 and 7 is 42.

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How can you represent multiplication using an array?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 dots each represent 3 x 4, which equals 12 dots in total.

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If you have 5 packs of stickers and each pack has 10 stickers, how many stickers do you have in total?

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50 stickers (5 x 10 = 50).

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number multiple times, which is the same as multiplication. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 is the same as 3 x 4.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. For example, 2 x 3 = 3 x 2.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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If a box contains 8 rows of 5 toys, how many toys are in the box?

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40 toys (8 x 5 = 40).

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What is a multiplication table?

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