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 the same number. 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 that splits a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means dividing 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What does 'shared by' mean in division?

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'Shared by' indicates how many groups you are dividing a total into. For example, 18 shared by 6 means you are dividing 18 into 6 equal groups.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number multiple times. For example, 4 + 4 + 4 is the same as 3 x 4.

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What is the product of 3 x 8?

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The product of 3 x 8 is 24.

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What is the product of 4 x 4?

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The product of 4 x 4 is 16.

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What is 27 ÷ 3?

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27 ÷ 3 equals 9.

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How do you write a multiplication sentence for 4 groups of 3?

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You write it as 4 x 3.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If 4 x 3 = 12, then 12 ÷ 3 = 4.

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What is the meaning of the term 'factor'?

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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.