Multiplication and Division Facts

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 4 multiplied by 3 (4 × 3) means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What does the multiplication sentence 4 × 5 = 20 represent?

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It represents that if you have 4 groups of 5, you have a total of 20.

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How can you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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You can find the total by multiplying the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you know that 4 × 5 = 20, you can also say that 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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If there are 5 packs of toys with 4 toys in each pack, how many toys are there altogether?

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You can find the total by multiplying: 5 × 4 = 20 toys.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication, showing items arranged in rows and columns. For example, 4 rows of 5 items each represent 4 × 5.

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What does the division sentence 20 ÷ 4 = 5 mean?

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It means that if you have 20 items and you divide them into 4 equal groups, each group will have 5 items.

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How do you solve a multiplication problem?

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To solve a multiplication problem, you can use repeated addition, skip counting, or multiplication tables.

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What is the product of 3 and 5?

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The product of 3 and 5 is 15, which means 3 × 5 = 15.