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 groups, which gives 4.

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What do we call the answer to a multiplication problem?

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The answer to a multiplication problem is called the product.

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What do we call the answer to a division problem?

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The answer to a division problem is called the quotient.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 groups of 3 apples?

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4 x 3 = 12.

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What is the division sentence for 20 cherries shared among 4 friends?

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20 ÷ 4 = 5.

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If 5 x 2 = 10, what is 10 ÷ 2?

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10 ÷ 2 = 5.

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is the number you divide by in a division problem.

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What is a dividend?

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A dividend is the number you want to divide in a division problem.

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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 represent 3 x 4.