Area Models & Arrays 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication

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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 to break down numbers into parts to find the product.

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How do you use an area model for 32 x 28?

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You can break 32 into 30 and 2, and 28 into 20 and 8, then create a grid to find the partial products: (30x20), (30x8), (2x20), (2x8).

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a set of objects arranged in rows and columns that helps visualize multiplication.

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What multiplication problem can be represented by a 3x5 array?

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3 x 5 = 15.

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What are partial products in multiplication?

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Partial products are the results of multiplying each part of the numbers separately before adding them together.

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Calculate the partial products for 43 x 56 using an area model.

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2000 + 240 + 150 + 18.

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What is the missing partial product in the area model for 11 x 29?

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90.

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How do you find the total area in an area model?

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Add all the partial products together to get the total area.

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What does the term 'distributive property' mean in multiplication?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to break numbers into parts.

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What is the product of 24 x 26 using an area model?

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You can break it down into (20 + 4)(20 + 6) and find the partial products.