Arrays

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What is an array in mathematics?

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An array is a collection of items arranged in rows and columns.

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How can you represent multiplication using an array?

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You can represent multiplication by arranging objects in rows and columns, where the number of rows multiplied by the number of columns equals the total number of objects.

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What does the equation 12 ÷ 4 = 3 represent in terms of an array?

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It represents that there are 12 items divided into 4 equal groups, resulting in 3 items in each group.

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number multiple times, which is the same as multiplication.

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How can you find the total number of items in a rectangular array?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What is the equation for a 4x4 array?

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4 x 4 = 16.

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If an array has 5 rows and 3 columns, how many total items are there?

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5 x 3 = 15.

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What does the equation 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12 represent?

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It represents the total number of items in a 3x4 array using repeated addition.

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How can you check if your array is correct?

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You can count the total number of items or verify the multiplication equation.

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What is the relationship between division and arrays?

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Division can be seen as splitting an array into equal groups.