Multiplication Flashcard

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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 does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied together.

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What is the product of 8 and 11?

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88

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What is the product of 3 and 9?

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27

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What is the product of 7 and 12?

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84

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What is the product of 7 and 8?

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56

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What is the product of 5 and 5?

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25

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. For example, in 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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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 a multiplication problem 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 when multiplying three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).