Relate Multiplication to Division

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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 is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal groups, which gives 4.

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How are multiplication and division related?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you know one, you can find the other. For example, if 4 x 5 = 20, then 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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If Jack has 20 marbles and puts them in 4 equal groups, how many marbles are in each group?

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5, because 20 ÷ 4 = 5.

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What equation can be used to find the number of chairs in each row if there are 27 chairs in 9 rows?

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9 x 3 = 27.

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If there are 42 children and 6 teachers, how many people are going to the zoo?

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48 people, because 42 + 6 = 48.

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How many vans are needed if each van can seat 8 people and there are 48 people?

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6 vans, because 48 ÷ 8 = 6.

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What does it mean to group items in multiplication?

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Grouping items in multiplication means creating equal sets. For example, 3 x 4 means making 3 groups of 4 items each.

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What is the result of 27 ÷ 9?

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3, because 27 divided by 9 equals 3.

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If you have 15 apples and want to share them equally among 5 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

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3 apples, because 15 ÷ 5 = 3.