Multiplication and Division

Front

What is multiplication?

Back

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.

Front

What is division?

Back

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

Front

What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

Back

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

Front

What is repeated addition?

Back

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

Front

How can you represent 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 as a multiplication sentence?

Back

5 + 5 + 5 + 5 can be represented as 4 x 5.

Front

What is an array in multiplication?

Back

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

Front

What is the product in multiplication?

Back

The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 3 x 4, the product is 12.

Front

What is a factor in multiplication?

Back

A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. In 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

Front

What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

Back

Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If 3 x 4 = 12, then 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

Front

How do you solve 27 ÷ 3?

Back

To solve 27 ÷ 3, you find how many times 3 fits into 27, which is 9.