Multiplication and Division

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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 division?

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Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which is 4.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to multiply or to add a number to itself a certain number of times.

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What does the division sign (÷) mean?

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The division sign (÷) means to divide or to split a number into equal parts.

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If you have 5 groups of 2 apples, how many apples do you have in total?

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5 x 2 = 10 apples.

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What is the result of 20 ÷ 4?

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20 ÷ 4 = 5.

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How many wheels do 4 tricycles have if each tricycle has 3 wheels?

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4 x 3 = 12 wheels.

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What is the equation for finding out how many groups of 3 are in 12?

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12 ÷ 3 = 4.

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If you have 10 crayons in a box, how many crayons are there in 4 boxes?

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10 x 4 = 40 crayons.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to show multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each shows 3 x 4.