Multiplication: Equal Groups and Arrays

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does 'equal groups' mean in multiplication?

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Equal groups mean that the items are divided into groups that have the same number of items. For example, 4 groups of 3 tennis balls each.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to arrange objects in rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each make an array.

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How do you write a multiplication sentence for an array?

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You count the number of rows and the number of columns. For example, if there are 3 rows and 4 columns, the multiplication sentence is 3 x 4.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 5 groups of 2?

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5 x 2 = 10.

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If you have 6 groups of 4, what is the total?

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6 x 4 = 24.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 rows of 6?

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4 x 6 = 24.

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How do you find a missing number in a multiplication equation?

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You can divide the total by the known number. For example, if 7 x ? = 56, then ? = 56 ÷ 7 = 8.

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What is the product of 3 and 5?

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3 x 5 = 15.

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What does the 'x' symbol mean in multiplication?

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The 'x' symbol means 'times' or 'multiplied by.' For example, 2 x 3 means 2 multiplied by 3.