4th/5th Grade 12/5: Multiplying 3-Digits by 1-Digit

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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 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What does it mean to multiply a 3-digit number by a 1-digit number?

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It means to take a number that has three digits (like 374) and multiply it by a single-digit number (like 5).

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What is the product of 374 and 5?

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1,870

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What is the product of 728 and 9?

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6,552

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What is the product of 239 and 4?

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956

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What is the first step in multiplying a 3-digit number by a 1-digit number?

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The first step is to multiply the digit in the ones place of the 3-digit number by the 1-digit number.

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How do you handle carrying over in multiplication?

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If the product of a multiplication exceeds 9, you write down the last digit and carry over the first digit to the next column.

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What is the importance of place value in multiplication?

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Place value helps us understand the value of each digit in a number, which is crucial when multiplying and aligning numbers correctly.

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What is an example of a 3-digit number?

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An example of a 3-digit number is 374.

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What is an example of a 1-digit number?

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An example of a 1-digit number is 5.