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 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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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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What is the product of 6 x 2?

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The product of 6 x 2 is 12.

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If you have 4 rows of 6 shells, how many shells do you have in total?

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You have 24 shells in total (4 x 6 = 24).

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If John has 3 cups with 4 rocks each, how many rocks does he have?

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John has 12 rocks (3 x 4 = 12).

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What is 2 x 2?

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2 x 2 equals 4.

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If you have 20 puppies and put them in 4 boxes, how many puppies are in each box?

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There are 5 puppies in each box (20 ÷ 4 = 5).

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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