Multiplication: Equal Groups

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add equal groups together. For example, 3 x 4 means 3 groups of 4.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to show multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each.

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How can you represent 4 x 3 using repeated addition?

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4 x 3 can be represented as 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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What is the product of 2 x 3?

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The product of 2 x 3 is 6.

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If you have 5 groups of 2, what is the multiplication equation?

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The multiplication equation is 5 x 2.

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What is the total when you have 3 groups of 4?

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The total is 12, because 3 x 4 = 12.

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What does it mean if a multiplication equation is true?

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It means that the number of objects in all groups combined equals the product.

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How can you check if 6 x 2 = 12 is correct?

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You can count 6 groups of 2 and see if they add up to 12.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication?

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Addition combines different amounts, while multiplication combines equal groups.