Multiplication

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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 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the equation 6 x 4 = ? represent?

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This equation represents the total number of items in 6 groups, with each group containing 4 items. The answer is 24.

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How can you find the total number of parking spaces in 6 rows with 4 spaces each?

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You can find the total by multiplying the number of rows (6) by the number of spaces in each row (4): 6 x 4 = 24.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication, showing items arranged in rows and columns. For example, a 4 x 3 array has 4 rows and 3 columns.

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If you have 12 dots arranged in 4 rows, how many dots are in each row?

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To find out how many dots are in each row, divide the total number of dots (12) by the number of rows (4): 12 ÷ 4 = 3 dots per row.

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What does the equation 4 x 12 = 48 mean?

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This equation means that there are 4 groups of 12 items, resulting in a total of 48 items.

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How do you calculate the total value of nickels?

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To find the total value of nickels, multiply the number of nickels by 5 cents (the value of one nickel). For example, if you have 10 nickels, the total value is 10 x 5 = 50 cents.

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What is doubling in multiplication?

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Doubling means multiplying a number by 2. For example, if you double $5, you get $10 (5 x 2 = 10).

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If Jayzon makes $5 for mowing the first lawn, how much does he make for the second lawn if he doubles it?

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If he doubles $5, he makes $10 for the second lawn (5 x 2 = 10).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is repeated addition. For example, 3 x 4 is the same as adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.