Multiplication Strategies

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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What does an array represent in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication, showing rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 items each can be represented as 3 x 4.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 5 rows of 6?

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5 x 6 = 30.

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How can you express 4 groups of 2?

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4 x 2 = 8.

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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 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 the way numbers are grouped does not change the product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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What does 6 x 1 equal?

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6 x 1 = 6. Multiplying by 1 gives the same number.

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What does 0 multiplied by any number equal?

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Any number multiplied by 0 equals 0. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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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. In 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is a product in multiplication?

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