Multiplication and Division Challenge

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. 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 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 does the multiplication problem 5 x 4 represent?

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It represents adding 5 four times: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20.

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If I have 35 toys and give 5 to each friend, how many friends can I give toys to?

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You can give toys to 7 friends because 35 ÷ 5 = 7.

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How do you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, 4 groups of 6 items each is 4 x 6 = 24.

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What is the result of 2 x 2?

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The result is 4.

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If Molly arranged her shells in 4 rows with 6 shells in each row, how many shells does she have?

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Molly has 24 shells because 4 x 6 = 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.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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The identity property states that any number multiplied by 1 remains the same. For example, 7 x 1 = 7.