Multiplication and Division Facts

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 4 multiplied by 3 (4 × 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 where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What does the multiplication sentence 4 × 5 = 20 represent?

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It represents that if you have 4 groups of 5, you have a total of 20.

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How can you check if multiplication is correct?

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You can check multiplication by using division. For example, if 4 × 5 = 20, then 20 ÷ 5 should equal 4.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication. For example, an array of 4 rows and 5 columns represents 4 × 5.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you know that 4 × 5 = 20, you can also say that 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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If Paige buys 5 packs of toys with 4 toys in each pack, how many toys does she have?

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5 × 4 = 20 toys.

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What is the division sentence for sharing 20 strawberries among 4 people?

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20 ÷ 4 = 5 strawberries per person.

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What does the multiplication sentence 3 × 5 = 15 mean?

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It means that if you have 3 groups of 5, you have a total of 15.

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How do you write a division sentence for 18 squares in 2 equal groups?

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The division sentence is 18 ÷ 2 = 9.