Multiplication and Division

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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 a fact family?

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A fact family is a group of related addition and subtraction or multiplication and division facts that use the same numbers. For example, for the numbers 3, 4, and 12, the fact family is: 3 x 4 = 12, 4 x 3 = 12, 12 ÷ 4 = 3, 12 ÷ 3 = 4.

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What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

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The multiplication symbol (x) means to combine equal groups. For example, 5 x 2 means 5 groups of 2.

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What does the division symbol (÷) mean?

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The division symbol (÷) means to separate into equal parts. For example, 10 ÷ 2 means to split 10 into 2 equal parts.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 3 x 4, the product is 12.

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What is the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 12 ÷ 3, the quotient is 4.

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If 3 x 5 = 15, what is 15 ÷ 5?

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15 ÷ 5 = 3.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two expressions are equal. For example, 2 + 3 = 5 is an equation.

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What is a multiplication sentence?

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A multiplication sentence is a mathematical statement that shows multiplication. For example, 4 x 6 = 24 is a multiplication sentence.