Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of the same number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) indicates that two numbers should be multiplied together.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, a 3 by 4 array has 3 rows and 4 columns, representing 3 x 4 = 12.

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How can you use repeated addition to solve multiplication problems?

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You can solve multiplication problems by adding the same number repeatedly. For example, 5 x 3 can be solved as 5 + 5 + 5 = 15.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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If you have 4 groups of 2 apples, how many apples do you have in total?

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4 x 2 = 8 apples.

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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 x 3 = 12, you can also say that 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. If 6 x 4 = 24, then 24 ÷ 6 should equal 4.

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What is a factor 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 5, both 3 and 5 are factors.

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What is a multiplication table?

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A multiplication table is a chart that shows the products of pairs of numbers, usually from 1 to 10.