Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is a multiplication fact family?

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A multiplication fact family consists of a set of related multiplication and division facts using the same numbers. For example, the numbers 2, 7, and 14 form the fact family: 2 x 7 = 14, 7 x 2 = 14, 14 ÷ 2 = 7, 14 ÷ 7 = 2.

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What is the product of 2 and 7?

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The product of 2 and 7 is 14.

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What is 5 x 6?

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5 x 6 = 30.

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What is 7 x 9?

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7 x 9 = 63.

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) means to combine groups of equal size. For example, 3 x 4 means 3 groups of 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 numbers in a multiplication problem does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that the way numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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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. It helps in learning and memorizing multiplication facts.

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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, 5 x 1 = 5.