Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many 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 groups, which gives 3.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to multiply or add a number repeatedly.

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What does the division sign (÷) mean?

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

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If 5 x 4 = 20, what is 4 x 5?

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4 x 5 also equals 20. This shows that multiplication is commutative.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property of multiplication states that changing the order of the numbers does not change the product. For example, 2 x 3 = 3 x 2.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property of multiplication states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which they are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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How can you represent 5 x 4 using addition?

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

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If you have 8 bags with 5 candies in each, how many candies do you have?

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You have 40 candies. (8 x 5 = 40)

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a story or question that requires you to find the total by multiplying. For example, 'If there are 4 groups of 3 apples, how many apples are there in total?'