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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What is the multiplication equation for 9 groups of 8?

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9 x 8 = 72.

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What is the division equation for 81 divided by 9?

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81 ÷ 9 = 9.

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If you have 50 pretzels and divide them among 10 friends, how many does each friend get?

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50 ÷ 10 = 5 pretzels per friend.

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What is the total number of push-ups Kyle did if he did 12 push-ups every day for 10 days?

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12 x 10 = 120 push-ups.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a x b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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What does the term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 4 x 3, both 4 and 3 are factors.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean in division?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem. 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 4 x 3 = 12, then check by doing 12 ÷ 4 = 3.