Multiplication and Multiplicative Comparison

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What is multiplication?

Back

Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 4 times 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What does 'times as much' mean?

Back

'Times as much' refers to a multiplicative comparison where one quantity is a certain number of times larger than another. For example, if something is 4 times as much as 12, it means it equals 12 multiplied by 4.

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What is the equation for 4 times as much as 12?

Back

The equation is 4 x 12 = 48.

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If Sally washes her hands for 10 seconds and I wash my hands 5 times longer, how long do I wash my hands?

Back

You wash your hands for 50 seconds.

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What is 8 x 3?

Back

8 x 3 = 24.

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What is 3 x 9?

Back

3 x 9 = 27.

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Fill in the blank: 3 times as many as 4 is _____.

Back

12.

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What is the product of 5 and 6?

Back

5 x 6 = 30.

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What does it mean to multiply?

Back

To multiply means to find the total of one number added to itself a certain number of times.

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What is the result of 7 x 4?

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7 x 4 = 28.