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

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What is the product of 6 x 3?

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The product of 6 x 3 is 18.

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If Mike spent $54 on 6 basketballs, how much did each basketball cost?

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Each basketball cost $9.

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What is the product of 6 x 9?

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The product of 6 x 9 is 54.

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What is the quotient of 35 ÷ 7?

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The quotient of 35 ÷ 7 is 5.

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What is the product of 4 x 6?

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The product of 4 x 6 is 24.

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What does the term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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

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What does the term 'dividend' mean in division?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem. For example, in 12 ÷ 4, 12 is the dividend.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean in division?

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A divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided. For example, in 12 ÷ 4, 4 is the divisor.