Fun Multiplication

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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 does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to multiply or to find the total of equal groups.

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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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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 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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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.

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How do you solve 6 x 2?

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To solve 6 x 2, you add 6 two times: 6 + 6 = 12.

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What is 4 x 5?

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4 x 5 = 20. This means adding 4 five times: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20.

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What is 5 x 10?

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5 x 10 = 50. This means adding 5 ten times: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 50.