Multiplication and Division Unknowns #1

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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 is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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Solve for the unknown: m x 4 = 16

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m = 4

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Solve for the unknown: 16 = 8 x g

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g = 2

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Solve for the unknown: 3 x s = 12

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s = 4

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Solve for the unknown: 5 x p = 30

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p = 6

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Solve for the unknown: 4 x k = 24

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k = 6

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply a number and then divide by the same number, you return to the original number.

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What does it mean to solve for an unknown?

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To solve for an unknown means to find the value of a variable in an equation.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol (like x, y, or m) that represents an unknown number in an equation.