Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 4 x 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 that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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How do you find the number of students in each classroom?

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To find the number of students in each classroom, divide the total number of students by the number of classrooms. For example, 138 students ÷ 6 classrooms = 23 students per classroom.

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What is an area model in multiplication?

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An area model is a visual representation of multiplication that shows how two numbers can be broken down into parts. For example, 56 x 27 can be represented as a rectangle divided into smaller rectangles.

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How do you estimate the cost of items?

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To estimate the cost, round the prices of the items to the nearest ten or hundred and then add them together. For example, if sodas cost $4 and burgers cost $5, estimate by rounding to $4 and $5.

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What is the product of 63 and 14?

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The product of 63 and 14 is 882.

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What does it mean to multiply?

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To multiply means to increase a number by a certain factor. For example, multiplying 5 by 2 means you have two groups of 5, which equals 10.

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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. For example, in 4 x 3, both 4 and 3 are factors.

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What is a quotient in division?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 12 ÷ 4, the quotient is 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. For example, if you calculated 4 x 3 = 12, you can check by doing 12 ÷ 4 = 3.