Multiplication and Division Topic 4

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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, 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 a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What is the multiplication fact for 6 x 2?

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6 x 2 = 12.

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If John has 3 cups and each cup has 4 rocks, how many rocks does he have?

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3 x 4 = 12 rocks.

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What multiplication fact can be used to find 18 ÷ 9?

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9 x 2 = 18.

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How many balls do four children have if each brings six balls?

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4 x 6 = 24 balls.

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What is 27 ÷ 3?

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27 ÷ 3 = 9.

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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 associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property states that the way numbers are grouped in multiplication does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder. For example, 2 and 3 are factors of 6.