Multiplication

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3x4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied together.

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What is the product of 8 and 7?

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56

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What is the product of 8 and 5?

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40

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What is the product of 3 and 7?

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21

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What is the product of 6 and 7?

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42

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What is the product of 8 and 6?

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48

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If 4 x 5 = 20, what is 5 x 4?

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5 x 4 = 20. This shows that multiplication is commutative, meaning the order of the numbers does not change the product.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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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.

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What is the identity property of multiplication?

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