Multiplication and Division

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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, 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 a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 20 ÷ 4 means splitting 20 into 4 equal parts, which equals 5.

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What does the symbol 'x' represent in math?

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The symbol 'x' represents multiplication.

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What does the symbol '÷' represent in math?

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The symbol '÷' represents division.

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If 3 x 5 = 15, what is 15 ÷ 5?

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15 ÷ 5 = 3.

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What is a repeated addition sentence?

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A repeated addition sentence is a way to express multiplication as adding the same number multiple times. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 can be written as 3 x 4 = 12.

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How can you share 20 pennies equally among 4 children?

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You can give each child 5 pennies, since 20 ÷ 4 = 5.

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What is the product of 6 x 7?

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The product of 6 x 7 is 42.

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What is the quotient of 24 ÷ 6?

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The quotient of 24 ÷ 6 is 4.

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If you have 18 pencils and want to put them in 6 cups equally, how many pencils will be in each cup?

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You will have 3 pencils in each cup, since 18 ÷ 6 = 3.