Multiplication with Arrays

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number 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 an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, a 3 x 4 array has 3 rows and 4 columns.

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What does the equation 2 x 5 = 10 represent?

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It represents that if you have 2 groups of 5, the total is 10.

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How can you model 4 x 3 using an array?

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You can create an array with 4 rows and 3 columns, which shows 4 groups of 3.

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What is the product of 5 x 5?

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The product is 25.

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If you have an array of 6 rows and 8 columns, what multiplication equation does it represent?

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It represents the equation 6 x 8 = 48.

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What is the equation for an array with 3 rows and 12 columns?

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The equation is 3 x 12 = 36.

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What does the equation 4 x 3 = 12 mean?

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It means that if you have 4 groups of 3, the total is 12.

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How do you find the total in a multiplication problem?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number in each group.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is repeated addition. For example, 4 x 2 is the same as 2 + 2 + 2 + 2.